Drunk Passenger Tied to Seat During Flight’s Landing in Greece
In a bizarre incident, a drunk passenger was tied to his seat by Ryanair crew members after he refused to sit down during the landing of a flight from England’s Manchester to Greece’s Rhodes. The passenger, who was reportedly heavily intoxicated, was shouting at the crew members after his alcohol bottles were confiscated and he was denied more drinks.
According to a report, the flight attendants were forced to use spare seat belts to restrain the passenger, as he became increasingly agitated and refused to cooperate. The incident led to a delay in the landing of the flight, causing frustration among other passengers.
The incident occurred on a Ryanair flight from Manchester to Rhodes, Greece, which was carrying hundreds of passengers. However, the troubles began when the drunken passenger was served his allocated drinks, but then requested more. When the crew refused, he became aggressive and began shouting at them.
The situation escalated further when the crew confiscated his alcohol bottles, sparking a heated argument. The passenger became increasingly agitated, refusing to sit down and continuing to shout at the crew members.
In a desperate attempt to calm the situation, the flight attendants were left with no choice but to take drastic measures. They used spare seat belts to restrain the passenger to his seat, effectively tying him down.
The incident caused a delay in the landing of the flight, as the crew had to take extra precautions to ensure the safety of the passenger and other passengers on board. The flight attendants also had to work closely with the pilot to ensure a smooth landing.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of air travel, particularly when it comes to intoxicated passengers. While it is not uncommon for passengers to become rowdy or aggressive after consuming too much alcohol, this incident highlights the need for airlines to take stricter measures to prevent such incidents from occurring.
In recent years, there have been several incidents of drunken passengers causing trouble on flights. In 2019, a passenger was arrested after he became violent and threatened to kill a flight attendant on a flight from the UK to Spain. Similarly, in 2018, a passenger was removed from a flight from Australia to the US after he became aggressive and refused to comply with crew instructions.
The Ryanair incident is not the first time that the airline has faced criticism over its handling of unruly passengers. In 2018, the airline was fined €250,000 by the Irish Aviation Authority after it was found to have failed to properly investigate a complaint about a passenger being subjected to physical restraint on one of its flights.
In response to the incident, a spokesperson for Ryanair said, “We take the safety and comfort of our passengers very seriously and are investigating this incident to ensure that our crew’s actions were in line with our safety procedures.”
The incident is a stark reminder of the importance of responsible drinking and the need for airlines to take stricter measures to prevent intoxicated passengers from causing trouble on flights.
