A Jet2 flight was forced to divert to Brussels after a fight broke out on board. The incident occurred on flight LS896, which was traveling from Antalya to Manchester. One passenger was seen being held by the head by another man, while a crew member attempted to de-escalate the situation by escorting one of the involved passengers to the back of the plane. As a result of the brawl, the flight had to be diverted to Brussels, where police boarded the aircraft and removed the passengers responsible for the fight. The aircraft then continued its journey to Manchester with a delay. According to the Manchester Evening News, one of the central figures in the altercation was pushed back, while another passenger tried to intervene and calm the situation. A spokesperson for the airline confirmed that both passengers would be banned from flying with the company for life, describing their behavior as 'appalling'. The LS896 flight was en route from Antalya to Manchester but was diverted due to the 'appalling behavior' of the passengers. The decision to impose a lifetime flying ban on two passengers involved in a brawl on a flight to Manchester has sparked widespread debate. The cabin descended into chaos and violence, necessitating an urgent police response. Other passengers were seen watching the scene unfold amidst screams and shouts for help inside the cabin. Subsequently, circulating videos showed several passengers fighting inside the plane, while another clip documented three men standing in the aisle, where one of them tried to snatch a phone from another passenger before reaching out towards the face of the man in front of him. A spokesperson for the airline added that, as a family-friendly carrier, the company has a zero-tolerance policy for any disruptive behavior and will seek to recover the costs associated with the diversion. They also expressed regret for the impact the incident had on the other passengers and the crew.
