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Spitting and head butting passengers create flight from hell between the UK and Spain
The brawl broke out between two men and a woman on a Ryanair flight from Edinburgh to Tenerife
A shocking video has emerged showing two men engaging in a violent altercation on a Ryanair flight from Edinburgh to Tenerife, complete with spitting and head butting. The incident occurred on Monday February 19 and left several passengers in a state of panic.
According to eyewitnesses, the argument began between two men seated in different parts of the plane. One of the men, dressed in blue, was reportedly upset because the other man, dressed in grey, had been speaking loudly on his phone. The situation quickly escalated into physical violence, with both men standing up and trading blows in the aisle.
As the fight continued, a female passenger attempted to intervene but was unsuccessful. Instead, she became embroiled in the conflict herself, lunging at one of the men and shouting obscenities. Other passengers watched in horror as the melee unfolded, with some attempting to film the scene on their phones.
Despite efforts by airline staff to restore order, the fighting continued until the plane landed in Tenerife. At that point, local police boarded the aircraft and arrested both men. They were taken into custody and charged with public disorder and assault.
One passenger, who wished to remain anonymous, described the incident as "the worst flight of my life". Others expressed outrage at the behaviour of the men involved, calling it "appalling" and "unacceptable".
Ryanair officials have released a statement condemning the actions of the two men and praising the quick response of the Spanish authorities. The airline also reiterated its zero-tolerance policy regarding disruptive or aggressive behaviour on flights.
"This is now a matter for the authorities," the spokesperson concluded.
There has been a notable uptick in incidents of disruptive behaviour by passengers on flights to the Canary Islands, with a substantial 132.6% increase in complaints received during the period spanning from January to July 2023, compared to the same period in 2019. This upward trend is attributed to various factors, including non-adherence to regulations and resistance to mask requirements.
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