A Jet2 flight travelling from the United Kingdom to Tenerife was compelled to request a priority landing this afternoon after a cabin crew member was assaulted by a passenger onboard.
Emergency Landing at Tenerife South
The incident occurred on flight LS739 bound for Tenerife South Airport. Following the attack on a member of the cabin crew, the pilot contacted air traffic controllers who authorised the aircraft to shorten its journey 'as much as possible' to facilitate a swift landing. The crew specifically requested both medical assistance and police presence to meet the plane upon its arrival.
Police Called to Offload Disruptive Passenger
A spokesperson for Jet2 confirmed the situation to the Daily Mail, stating: 'We can confirm that police were called to offload a disruptive passenger from flight LS739 earlier today.' At this time, no further details have been released regarding potential arrests or the condition of the crew member involved.
A Pattern of In-Flight Disruption
This serious incident follows closely on the heels of another case of controversial passenger behaviour that sparked widespread criticism online. In a separate event, TikTok user Ozan Cetinkaya filmed himself engaging in an elaborate coffee-making ritual during a flight.
The viral video showed Cetinkaya, who divides his time between Izmir, Turkey and Quebec City, Canada, grinding coffee beans and using a portable espresso maker at his seat. The lengthy process in the confined space was met with fierce backlash from viewers who branded his actions as 'insufferable', 'unbearable', and 'obnoxious'.
One critic succinctly remarked on the trend of disruptive airborne behaviour, commenting: 'Being insufferable at 35,000 feet.' These consecutive incidents highlight growing concerns regarding passenger conduct and safety on commercial flights.
