easyJet flight makes urgent Tenerife landing as passenger 'urinates in aisle'
The incident unfolded aboard EasyJet flight EZY6607, which landed at Tenerife South Airport at 3:28pm from Birmingham. Social media reports from air traffic controllers indicated that the crew had informed authorities during the flight about a passenger causing "significant disturbance", resulting in a call for police and medical support upon landing.
Air traffic control gave priority to the aircraft's descent to ensure a swift arrival at Tenerife South, with airport personnel being organised to respond promptly as the plane touched down, according to the Canarian.
The situation escalated when the passenger urinated in the aisle, leading to what sources describe as an "exemplary punishment," though details of the sanction remain undisclosed.
The event took place during the journey's final phase, with no further information released about the passenger's condition or the specific reasons for requiring police and medical intervention, reports the Daily Record.
Meanwhile, another easyJet flight was forced to make an emergency landing after passengers reportedly smelled smoke on board.
The plane was heading to Bristol Airport but had to be suddenly diverted to Turkey. EasyJet confirmed the crew had encountered a technical issue during the flight which caused a 'smoke smell'.
The Airbus A320 aircraft had left Paphos and was crusing at around 36,000ft when a smoke alarm went off.
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