Overview

• An easyJet flight bound for Marrakesh diverted to Faro on May 19 after six men on a stag party repeatedly violated cabin rules through heavy drinking, vaping and abusive language.
• Cabin crew issued at least six warnings to the unruly passengers before instructing the pilot to reroute the aircraft as a safety precaution.
• Upon landing in Faro, eight Portuguese police officers boarded the plane and escorted two of the most aggressive individuals off while four others left voluntarily.
• After the removal of the disruptive group, the plane departed Faro and completed its scheduled flight to Marrakesh without further incident.
• easyJet stated that its crew are trained to deescalate onboard disturbances and reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy for abusive or threatening behavior.