An easyJet flight bound for Scotland was forced to divert after a passenger was reportedly attacked on board. The aircraft, travelling from Tenerife, was scheduled to land in Glasgow on Wednesday, April 29, but was redirected to Porto in Portugal, where police were waiting on the runway.
Incident details
Flight EZY3114 was compelled to take an alternative route following disruptive behaviour from passengers on board, with reports suggesting one passenger was assaulted. The aircraft subsequently continued its journey to Glasgow, according to the Daily Record.
Airline response
An easyJet spokesperson commented: "Flight EZY3114 from Tenerife South to Glasgow on 29 April diverted to Porto, where police met the aircraft due to passengers behaving in a disruptive manner. The flight then continued to Glasgow."
"easyJet's crew are trained to assess all situations and acted quickly and appropriately to ensure the safety of the flight and all onboard was not compromised at any time. The safety and wellbeing of our passengers and crew is always easyJet's highest priority. We take any incidents of abusive or threatening behaviour very seriously and do not tolerate such conduct onboard."
