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EdinburghTenerife Flight Gets Priority Landing After Alleged Attack on Cabin Crew

Jet2 says police offloaded a disruptive passenger, with no official updates yet on injuries or arrests.

Overview

  • Air Traffic Spain reported a mid‑air altercation on the Edinburgh to Tenerife South route in which a cabin crew member was allegedly assaulted.
  • The crew requested medical assistance and police to meet the aircraft on arrival at Tenerife South.
  • Controllers said they expedited the approach and granted the aircraft priority landing.
  • Jet2 stated that police were called to offload a disruptive passenger from flight LS739.
  • Reporters noted that details on the crew member’s condition and any arrests have not been released, while Jet2 and Tenerife South Airport were contacted for comment.