Overview

• The September 1 flight diverted to Thessaloniki around 11pm local time after a reported altercation between a 35-year-old British passenger and a 41-year-old Turkish passenger.
• Greek media report the defendant was found guilty of dangerous bodily harm and disturbing the peace, and acquitted of disobedience.
• The court imposed a 15‑month sentence that can be bought off at €10 per day, then released the man as the term was suspended pending appeal.
• The alleged victim was examined by a doctor at the airport and continued on to Antalya after the diversion.
• In court, the defendant denied punching the other passenger, said he only pushed after a seat‑recline dispute, and acknowledged limited drinking as crew reported two cans of beer.