Overview

• Flight crew on Virgin Atlantic’s VS008 reported the group screamed and ran amok, prompting a declared in-flight emergency.
• All nine US teenagers were arrested on July 14 at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of endangering the aircraft and failing to comply with crew directions.
• Metropolitan Police confirmed their release without charge on July 19 as enquiries into possible endangerment continue.
• Officers revoked the group’s Electronic Travel Authorizations, barring them from UK entry and cancelling their planned summer visits.
• Virgin Atlantic apologised for the inconvenience and stressed that passenger safety is its priority after reports the teens used fake IDs to buy alcohol before boarding.