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Ryanair LondonAlicante Flight Diverts to Toulouse as Gendarmes Remove Six Drunk Passengers

The Toulouse stop highlights rising in-flight disorder linked to alcohol on UKSpain routes.

Overview

  • The Sept. 26 service diverted after a rowdy stag group became unmanageable, according to Franceinfo.
  • French gendarmes boarded at Toulouse-Blagnac and removed six British passengers, with some restrained after resisting, as shown in widely shared cabin videos.
  • One passenger reportedly tried to open an emergency exit during the flight, prompting the pilot to request an urgent landing.
  • Ryanair condemned the conduct and has pushed for tighter limits on airport alcohol sales to curb disruptive behavior.
  • Those removed spent the night in sobering cells and could face up to five years in prison if a complaint proceeds, with earlier reports differing on how many were ejected.