Moment cops storm Jet2 flight and haul off two drunk passengers who ‘downed bottle of vodka during delay'

The Sun

31-07-2025

THIS is the shocking moment cops swarm a Jet2 flight and drag out two drunk passengers who "downed a bottle of vodka".
Dramatic footage shows two "uncontrollable" men being bundled off the aircraft at Leeds Bradford Airport.
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The video, filmed on July 24, captures a brawl breaking out at the back of the plane, with Jet2 staff and cops trying to restrain the troublemakers.
As the yobs are escorted onto the runway, a swarm of officers haul them off the tarmac.
Ian Boyle, who had been on the aircraft for his flight to Chania International Airport in Greece, recalled the chaotic scenes.
He told YorkshireLive: "The airline staff were doing their best but the drunk guy just overwhelmed them.
"The police had to intervene because the man was so drunk he was uncontrollable.
"Apparently, the two friends brought a duty-free bottle of vodka on board and thought it was okay to drink it while we were delayed."
The outraged passenger claimed it was a "serious" incident, and terrified children on board.
Jet2 also confirmed they have banned the "disruptive passengers" from flying with the airline again.
Cops reported they detained two men on suspicion of affray.
Both have been released on bail.
A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "On 24 July, police received a request for assistance following a report of a disturbance at Leeds Bradford Airport.
"Officers attended and arrested two males on suspicion of affray. Both were later bailed pending further enquiries."
A spokesperson for Jet2 confirmed: "We can confirm that two disruptive passengers have been banned from flying with us, following their appalling behaviour which led to police having to offload them.
"As a family friendly airline, we take a zero-tolerance approach to disruptive passenger behaviour."
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This comes after a female Ryanair passenger was left sobbing on her knees after being banned from boarding her flight.
The tearful woman was left hitting a door in an emotional outburst as airport staff reportedly told her that her hand luggage was too big.
Chaos unfolded at Sofia Airport in Bulgaria when the woman was left screaming, sobbing and venting her frustration over Ryanair 's strict baggage policy.
Elsewhere, brave passengers banded together to tackle a man shouting that he had a bomb during an easyJet flight - before claiming he wanted to "send a message" to Donald Trump.
The dramatic incident on July 27 - caught on film and sent to The Sun - saw the packed jet forced into an emergency landing at Glasgow Airport.
The offender was then cuffed and hauled off the aircraft by around half a dozen cops, with panicked passengers left in tears.
In the video, he can be heard saying: "I wanted to send a message to Trump... he's in Scotland."
And earlier this year, another flyer was arrested after allegedly smacking an air hostess i n the face.
Footage shows the man being restrained on board a TUI plane from Spanish holiday hotspot Gran Canaria to Birmingham.
The brute - who passengers say was drunk - was led away in handcuffs after appearing to strike a cabin crew member in an hour-long fit of rage, which left air hostesses in tears.
Flight attendants even attempted to use a 'restraint kit' to subdue the holidaymaker, but were unable to bring him under control even after the plane had landed.
The drunk male was forced down onto other passengers by cops who quickly surrounded and cuffed him after he resisted arrest.
We previously revealed how a British woman was dragged off a flight after allegedly assaulting passengers and "making a bomb threat".
And last year a "flight from hell" did a U-turn after just 36 minutes in the air, when a "mass brawl" broke out between holidaymakers.
Flight compensation rules
A look at your rights if a flight is delayed or cancelled, when your entitled to compensation and if your travel insurance can cover the costs.
What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
Under UK law, airlines have to provide compensation if your flight arrives at its destination more than three hours late.
If you're flying to or from the UK, your airline must let you choose a refund or an alternative flight.
You will be able to get your money back for the part of your ticket that you haven't used yet.
So if you booked a return flight and the outbound leg is cancelled, you can get the full cost of the return ticket refunded.
But if travelling is essential, then your airline has to find you an alternative flight. This could even be with another airline.
When am I not entitled to compensation?
The airline doesn't have to give you a refund if the flight was cancelled due to reasons beyond their control, such as extreme weather.
Disruptions caused by things like extreme weather, airport or air traffic control employee strikes or other 'extraordinary circumstances' are not eligible for compensation.
Some airlines may stretch the definition of "extraordinary circumstances" but you can challenge them through the aviation regulator the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
Will my insurance cover me if my flight is cancelled?
If you can't claim compensation directly through the airline, your travel insurance may refund you.
Policies vary so you should check the small print, but a delay of eight to 12 hours will normally mean you qualify for some money from your insurer.
Remember to get written confirmation of your delay from the airport as your insurer will need proof.
If your flight is cancelled entirely, you're unlikely to be covered by your insurance.