Flight Turned Back
Jet2 Flight Returns to Edinburgh After Disruptive Passenger Faces Charges
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Jet2 flight LS721 from Edinburgh to Larnaca, Cyprus, returned to Edinburgh Airport about 30 minutes after takeoff on Wednesday after reports of a disruptive passenger. Police Scotland said a 32-year-old man was arrested and charged with alleged offences including assault and endangering an aircraft, and he is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Thursday. Emergency services and police met the aircraft, and officers removed the passenger after landing. Jet2 apologized to passengers and crew and reiterated its zero-tolerance policy toward disruptive behavior, while police appealed for witnesses or video footage to assist their investigation.
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A passenger told the Daily Record that the man “kicked off” about half an hour into the flight, allegedly abused stewardesses and that the aircraft made a “very bumpy landing” after turning back.
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Flight-tracking data cited by reports showed the Boeing 737 had crossed only slightly into English airspace and was near Newcastle when it reversed course toward Edinburgh.
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Jet2 said it may seek to recover costs caused by disruptive behavior and could take further action where appropriate, in addition to its zero-tolerance policy.
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Police asked witnesses with potentially useful footage to contact officers via 101, quoting incident number 2320 from Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026.
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A fellow passenger described the individual as “drunk and aggressive” and said he was physically fighting during the flight.
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