Overview
- A Palma investigating judge ordered the release of nine Air Arabia passengers detained over an in‑flight altercation after an emergency landing.
- Six will be returned to their country and three will stay in Spain for now, and one was briefly re‑arrested over behavior in custody.
- The detainees face allegations of a crime against aviation safety, with reports they assaulted members of the crew during the delay.
- Guardia Civil boarded after the pilot stopped the departure, removed the nine from the cabin, and the aircraft later resumed its journey.
- Authorities are examining the circumstances of the reported medical case that prompted the diversion, noting parallels with a 2021 Palma incident that led to convictions and tighter rules.