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Passengers involved in brawl force flight to divert to Tenerife after takeoff
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2026-07-25 00:20   Incidents   10

Passengers involved in brawl force flight to divert to Tenerife after takeoff

A Jet2 flight from Tenerife to Liverpool was forced to return to the Canary Islands' Tenerife South Airport after a group of passengers became disruptive shortly after takeoff.The incident, reported by the BBC and other outlets, involved approximately 10 individuals who engaged in a physical altercation onboard.

EasyJet confirmed the event, stating that the aircraft 'returned to Tenerife South Airport after takeoff due to a group of passengers on board behaving disruptively.' The flight later continued to its final destination, Liverpool.Airline officials emphasized that cabin and ground crews are trained to quickly assess and respond to onboard disruptions to ensure passenger safety.

Commenters on an aviation-focused Reddit forum criticized the passengers for their actions, with one user sarcastically noting, 'Of course, it was a flight to the U.K.

' This incident adds to a series of recent passenger-related disruptions aboard aircraft, including cases where passengers allegedly yanked open emergency exits during delays.The airline reiterated its commitment to prioritizing customer and crew safety, stating that disruptive behavior toward staff is not tolerated.

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