Overview

• The footage, filmed during boarding for a Manchester-to-Chania flight on August 20, 2024, shows a British passenger hurling homophobic slurs and threats at EasyJet crew and fellow travellers.
• An airport worker strikes the man after he continues screaming abuse despite being refused boarding for disruptive behaviour.
• The altercation delayed the flight’s departure and led Greater Manchester Police to remove the passenger before takeoff.
• The video’s widespread sharing on May 28, 2025, prompted EasyJet to emphasise its zero-tolerance policy on abusive conduct.
• The incident has reignited industry calls for stricter pre-flight alcohol controls amid rising cases of unruly passenger behaviour.