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EasyJet Flight to Ibiza Disrupted by Rowdy British Tourists, Police Intervene

Passengers on a May 16 flight from Luton to Ibiza engaged in disruptive behavior, prompting safety concerns and fueling local frustrations over party-driven tourism.

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Overview

  • Flight EZY2307 from Luton to Ibiza was met by police upon landing after passengers engaged in loud chanting, banging luggage compartments, and preventing flight attendants from performing their duties.
  • Eyewitness Erika Barrachina described the flight as a 'real horror,' citing intoxicated passengers consuming alcohol and pills, and verbal abuse directed at crew members.
  • EasyJet reiterated its zero-tolerance policy for disruptive behavior and emphasized passenger and crew safety as its top priority.
  • The incident coincides with escalating anti-tourism protests in Spain’s Canary and Balearic Islands, where residents are calling for stricter measures to address overtourism and its impact on local communities.
  • Protests are planned in the Balearic Islands, including Ibiza, as residents demand limits on visitor numbers and changes to tourism policies.