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Ryanair Flight Diverts to Italy After Mid-Air Passenger Fight

Two disruptive passengers were removed by Italian police in Bologna before the flight continued to Corfu, arriving three hours late.

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Overview

  • Ryanair flight FR2100 from Manchester to Corfu was diverted to Bologna on April 29 after two passengers became disruptive mid-flight.
  • The passengers, initially seated apart, moved to sit together and reportedly began fighting, prompting the crew to call for police assistance.
  • Italian police boarded the plane upon landing in Bologna and removed the two individuals, with one resisting as officers carried her off the aircraft.
  • The flight resumed its journey after the removal of the passengers, reaching Corfu around 1:47 AM local time, approximately three hours behind schedule.
  • Ryanair reaffirmed its zero tolerance policy on passenger misconduct, emphasizing its commitment to ensuring safe and disruption-free travel for all passengers.