Overview
- The pilot diverted the flight roughly 45 minutes after departure, and it later continued to Alicante once police cleared the cabin.
- French gendarmes detained six British passengers overnight in a sobering cell, with reports that one tried to open an emergency exit and others resisted arrest.
- Ryanair condemned the conduct, reiterated a zero‑tolerance stance, and levies fines starting at €500 for disruptive behavior on its aircraft.
- French carriers reported 1,781 onboard incivilities last year, an increase of about 70% over three years, highlighting a broader rise in alcohol‑related incidents.
- Authorities may pursue charges if the airline files a complaint, with French law allowing penalties of up to five years in prison for such offenses.