Overview
- Flight EZY6607 from Birmingham to Tenerife made an urgent descent and touched down at 3:28 pm on July 2 after crew reported a disturbance
- Air traffic control granted the aircraft priority approach under a squawk 7700 alert following the mid-air incident
- An unidentified passenger allegedly urinated in the aisle, triggering requests for police presence and medical support on arrival
- EasyJet said the diversion was handled under its zero-tolerance disruptive behaviour policy and extraordinary circumstances framework
- The episode follows a series of onboard misconduct incidents since late 2023 that have prompted emergency procedures and reviews of crew training