In a dramatic incident, an easyJet flight from London Gatwick to Kos, Greece, was forced to make an emergency landing in Munich after a drunken passenger caused chaos midair. The flight, which had taken off just after 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, quickly turned turbulent—both literally and figuratively—after an intoxicated man began disrupting the flight.
The Airbus A320, cruising at over 30,000 feet, encountered some turbulence, which appeared to agitate the already intoxicated passenger. According to reports, the man had consumed a significant amount of whiskey before declaring the captain “rubbish” and standing up to cause a commotion.
The situation escalated when the unruly passenger began arguing with others onboard, eventually sparking a brawl in the cabin. EasyJet confirmed that the emergency landing was necessary due to the “passenger behaving disruptively onboard.”
Flight U28235 was diverted to Munich International Airport, where it made an unscheduled landing just an hour and 44 minutes after takeoff, according to data from FlightAware. Upon landing, German police swiftly boarded the aircraft, handcuffing the disruptive traveler and removing him from the flight. Videos posted on social media captured the moment passengers cheered as the man was escorted off, with one passenger shouting, “Get off, you loser!”
In the aftermath of the chaos, one passenger was praised for holding down the unruly man until the flight could safely land. The cabin erupted in applause for “Captain Mike” and the crew, who managed the situation with professionalism and bravery. Passengers even taunted the disruptive flyer by chanting lyrics from KRS-One’s “Sound of da Police.”
A source onboard described the incident as “very upsetting,” though they also commended the cabin crew for their courage in handling the difficult situation. The flight eventually continued to its destination after a brief delay, but the experience left many shaken.
The incident highlights the risks of in-flight disruptions, particularly those fueled by alcohol, and the swift action required by both crew and law enforcement to ensure passenger safety.
