Overview

• The flight diverted to Cologne/Bonn on the evening of 21 August after a disturbance on board.
• Authorities said the 41-year-old British woman hit and kicked passengers and crew, insulted them and made threats, with no injuries reported.
• An alcohol test registered about 1.76‰ for the passenger after officers met the aircraft.
• Police detained her at the plane, placed her in custody to sober up, refused her entry, and plan to return her to the UK.
• The aircraft was unable to continue for technical reasons, leaving travelers waiting hours for a replacement as officials cautioned that alcohol effects intensify in flight.