Mass brawl on Ryanair flight forces pilot to make emergency landing. A family was asked to swap seat
What did Ryanair say about the incident in their statement?
Ryanair confirmed the series of events involving a fight between families on a flight, resulting in a diversion and delay. The airline apologized for the inconvenience caused by the "small group of disruptive passengers" and stated that the situation was outside of their control.
What triggered the brawl on the Ryanair flight?
The brawl on the Ryanair flight was triggered by a passenger asking a woman to swap seats so he could sit with his family. The woman refused, as she was sitting with her daughter. The situation escalated, leading to a fight between the two families and eventually a mass brawl involving other passengers.
How long into the flight did the brawl start?
The brawl on the Ryanair flight began 30 minutes after takeoff, when a passenger asked a woman to swap seats so he could sit with his wife and children. The woman refused, leading to an altercation between the two families that escalated into a mass brawl.