Overview

• British Airways Flight BA273 from Heathrow to San Diego on Aug 12–13 reported a disruptive passenger, prompting the captain to request police on landing.
• FBI operatives arrested the woman after touchdown on Aug 13 in San Diego, and crew and fellow passengers provided statements to investigators.
• Passengers say the woman drank from a bottle of wine brought on board and also ordered in‑flight drinks before harassing a couple and their daughter.
• Witnesses report she spat wine at the family, threw water, grabbed the mother’s hair, took photos and later vomited on them during the 11‑hour flight.
• Cabin crew issued a final warning, halted alcohol service and moved the family to the front, while the case feeds industry calls for tighter alcohol controls that carriers such as Ryanair have advocated.