Overview

• German Federal Police arrested the British woman after the diversion to Cologne at about 7:20pm local time and placed her in custody to sober up.
• Authorities say she punched, kicked, insulted and threatened passengers and cabin crew during the flight from Manchester to Larnaca, Cyprus.
• The original aircraft later experienced a technical fault, leaving travelers waiting in a transit area for a replacement jet.
• A substitute plane completed the journey, with the service arriving in Larnaca shortly after 5am local time, according to later reports.
• Federal Police issued a public warning that alcohol has stronger effects in flight conditions, as this case adds to a run of alcohol-related disruptions on UK routes.