Mid-Air Chaos Forces Jet2 Flight to Emergency Landing After Violent Brawl
A Jet2 flight from Turkey to Manchester was forced into an emergency diversion to Brussels following a shocking mass brawl among British passengers, captured in chaotic footage that shows screaming travellers and physical altercations in the aisle. The incident, which occurred on Thursday, has been described as "shocking and frightening" by a 21-year-old passenger from Sheffield who witnessed the events unfold.
Trigger of the Altercation
According to an anonymous source speaking to the Daily Mail, the trouble began when a bald man, who had recently undergone a hair transplant, loudly offered other passengers to listen to music. The man, seen wearing a grey Trailberg jacket in footage, allegedly had been drinking and exhibited abnormal behaviour. When cabin crew intervened to request he turn the music down, he responded with shouting and swearing at an air hostess, escalating tensions onboard.
Escalation into Violence
Around ten minutes later, the situation worsened when the same man asked two teenage brothers, aged 16 and 18, to buy him cigarettes, claiming he had reached his £210 spending limit. After the older brother refused, the man began swearing and yelling at them, prompting their mother to confront him calmly. However, this led to verbal abuse from the man, including racist remarks directed at another passenger who attempted to intervene.
The source reported that the man called him a "Muslim mug," sparking widespread outrage among passengers. This racist comment ignited a full-blown brawl, with multiple individuals trading punches and wrestling in the aisle. Footage shows the man attempting to snatch a phone from a filming passenger and grabbing glasses off another's face, leading to retaliatory shoves and further chaos.
Aftermath and Emergency Response
During the altercation, terrified families and elderly travellers became caught up in the disorder, with reports of blood on seats and teeth scattered on the floor. Cabin crew and other passengers rushed to separate those fighting, but the violence necessitated an emergency landing in Brussels. Police boarded the aircraft upon landing, detaining two individuals, including the disruptive passenger.
The pilot later informed passengers that in his 30-year career, he had rarely experienced such a violent incident, highlighting the severity of the event. The flight eventually continued to Manchester, arriving over two hours late, with many passengers left traumatised by the ordeal.
The Daily Mail has approached Jet2 for comment on the incident, which underscores ongoing concerns about passenger behaviour and safety on flights.
