Ryanair passenger tries to open plane door before he's tackled by hero tourists

03 July 2023 , 17:33

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Ryanair passenger tries to open plane door before he's tackled by hero tourists

A Ryanair passenger has been arrested after trying to open a plane door on a flight from Croatia to London.

The 27-year-old man jumped from his seat moments before take-off at Zadar Airport on June 30 and tried to force the door open.

But other tourists became have-a-go heroes to help restrain the man, and he was removed from the plane and arrested.

Ryanair operates flights to both London Gatwick and London Stansted Airports from the Croatian city on the Dalmatian coast, and this plane was destined for the latter.

The terrifying struggle was filmed by other passengers on the plane.

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Footage shows the man, believed to be a Brit, ripping off his sunglasses and pointing at another passenger. He rants furiously, before rushing into the aisle.

The man got up off his seat and started shouting (CEN)

The tourist tried to open the plane door (CEN)

The tourist is seen brushing past a female flight attendant as he tries to force his way down the aisle, screaming: "Open the door, open the door!"

He is only stopped when two other passengers throw themselves onto him and take him to the ground.

One passenger can be heard saying: "Get him out!"

And the person filming can be heard asking: "What the f*** is happening right now?"

Further footage shows him being led back to the airport by police as the plane prepares to take off.

One passenger can be heard saying: "Oh my God! He's getting dragged the f*** away!"

Other passengers helped restrain the tourist on the Ryanair plane (CEN)

Officers arrested the 27-year-old man and he was taken to a police station (CEN)

Local media reported that the British tourist - who has not been named - was questioned by the police before being examined by a judge on July 1.

Police in Croatia said the man resisted arrest and was taken to hospital and is in custody on suspicion of assaulting an officer.

A spokesperson for Ryanair said: "This flight from Zadar to London Stansted (30 June) returned to stand when an individual passenger became disruptive while preparing for take-off. The passenger was removed from the aircraft by local police before this flight continued safely to London Stansted.

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"This is now a matter for local police. We sincerely apologise to affected passengers for any inconvenience caused as a result of this passenger’s disruptive behaviour."

Joe Golder