Ryanair has issued a statement after an incident where one of its flights to Tenerife was forced to call in police due to disruptive passengers - with one allegedly urinating in the aisle. The flight, which departed from East Midlands Airport, was mid-journey to the Canary Islands resort when issues with a 'small group' of passengers arose.
The crew notified police in Tenerife to meet the plane upon arrival. Despite the disorderly conduct, the flight landed safely on Monday, November 4, and the police promptly boarded to escort individuals off the aircraft.
The budget airline told Reach in a statement: "The crew of this flight from East Midlands to Tenerife (4 Nov) called ahead for police assistance after a small number of passengers became disruptive onboard. The aircraft was met by local police upon arrival at Tenerife Airport and these passengers were removed.
"This is now a matter for local police." The incident took place on flight FR3152 from East Midlands Airport on Monday at 6.29am as stunned holidaymakers looked on, according to Birmingham Live.
Ryanair fans planning getaways are facing other headaches. That's because fewer flights are expected next year.
The airline said it expects to cut the number of flights to and from UK airports by 10% next year. It comes after the UK Budget.
The move follows Labour’s decision to increase tax on airline tickets. Chief executive Michael O’Leary criticised the spending statement on Friday, saying it has “damaged” UK growth prospects and “made air travel much more expensive”.
Air passenger duty (APD) will rise from the 2026/27 financial year. For passengers travelling in economy, rates are £7 for a domestic flight, £13 for a short-haul flight, and £88-£92 for a long-haul flight.
The rises from 2026/27 will add £1 to domestic flights, £2 to short-haul flights and £12 to long-haul flights. Passengers in premium cabins will be charged £14 for a domestic flight, £26 for a short-haul flight, and £194-£202 for a long-haul flight.
