A drunk passenger on a Ryanair flight from Edinburgh to Palma de Mallorca was filmed punching a police officer during an arrest, leaving fellow holidaymakers in shock. The incident occurred on June 16, 2026, and was captured by passenger Ritchie Denholm, 40, from Edinburgh.
Drunk Couple Causes Disruption
According to Denholm, a man and a woman at the front of the plane were extremely drunk when they boarded the aircraft. He described the situation as a "lovers' tiff" that escalated. "They were very drunk before leaving Edinburgh, lovers' tiff and it all started," Denholm told NeedToKnow. "The crew intervened until landing, then when they found out they're getting arrested they started again. Some passengers were scared and shocked."
Violent Arrest Captured on Video
The footage shows multiple officers approaching the rowdy pair. One officer begins grappling with the man to remove him before being punched in the face. The video then shows three male officers holding the man down, with one seemingly punching him and another hitting him with a baton-like item. Denholm commented, "If I'm honest, they should've been battered more. No one should put anyone at risk on a flight considering things that have happened on flights in the past. There should be more security on flights to stop anyone intoxicated getting on."
Reaction and Response
The incident left passengers scared and shocked. Jam Press has approached Ryanair for comment, but no response has been received as of yet. The video has circulated widely, sparking discussions about flight security and handling of intoxicated passengers.
