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Ryanair Flight Diverts to Toulouse After Passenger Tries to Open Exit and Is Removed by Police

Witnesses described heavy drinking and a chaotic struggle as Ryanair restated a zero-tolerance policy on unruly behavior.

Overview

  • The BournemouthGirona service on 4 September diverted to Toulouse after a passenger became disruptive in flight.
  • Passengers and crew restrained the man after he allegedly attempted to open an emergency exit and lashed out at others.
  • Video shows French police carrying a handcuffed man off the aircraft on the Toulouse tarmac after the crew requested assistance.
  • The aircraft continued to Girona following the removal and landed roughly two hours behind schedule, according to reports.
  • Separate coverage describes Guardia Civil removing stag-party passengers from a Leeds BradfordAlicante flight the same day, a distinct incident noted in some reports.