Flight number LS542, which had taken off at 9.30pm on Sunday May 15, had been scheduled to arrive at Newcastle at around 2am. The flight to Newcastle Airport had to land in Porto, 1,100 miles away from its destination
The flight was diverted due to the airline’s “zero-tolerance” approach to disruptive passengers.
Jet2 said: “We can confirm that flight LS542 from Gran Canaria to Newcastle diverted to Porto this morning so that a disruptive passenger could be offloaded.
“As a family-friendly airline, we take a zero-tolerance approach to disruptive behaviour.
“We will not hesitate to vigorously pursue any costs incurred as a result.”
Passengers aboard the aircraft told The Sun the incident was caused by a “very, very, very intoxicated” man.
One said: “He wouldn’t sit down or shut his mouth.”
Another said the man was “very, very drunk” and refused to sit down.
They claimed: “[He] was arguing, swearing and kicked the air stewardess.”
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