‘Mid-air 10-person brawl’ forces UK-bound easyJet flight to return to Tenerife
- Posted on July 22, 2026
- By Evening Standard
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In brief
An easyJet aircraft traveling from Tenerife to the United Kingdom was forced to make an emergency return after a violent altercation involving ten passengers erupted during flight. The captain made the critical decision to divert back to Tenerife airport, citing significant safety risks to all individuals onboard. This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding passenger behavior and flight security protocols in commercial aviation.
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‘Mid-air 10-person brawl’ forces UK-bound easyJet flight to return to Tenerife
The captain decided to return ‘due to the danger it posed to the safety of the flight’, the air traffic controller said.
