Drunk woman handcuffed on Brazil flight after false fire alarm
A woman passenger was restrained and handcuffed during a flight from Recife, Brazil, after she falsely claimed that the aircraft was on fire. The New York Post reported that the woman, who appeared to be intoxicated, caused panic among other passengers with her repeated screams about an imminent crash due to a non-existent fire. Despite attempts by flight attendants to calm her down, she continued yelling and resisting their efforts.
Passenger arrested upon landing
The situation escalated to the point where the unruly passenger had to be moved to the plane's galley. Here, crew members were finally able to restrain her until the three-hour flight landed at Viracopos Airport. Upon arrival, she was promptly arrested by authorities as reported by Brazilian media outlets. Azul Airlines later confirmed this incident in a statement, highlighting their commitment to safety standards and regulations.
Azul Airlines confirms incident, emphasizes safety training
Azul Airlines said, "An undisciplined customer was immobilized during the journey, as she was a risk to the crew and other customers." The airline further emphasized its adherence to national and international safety standards and regulations. It also highlighted its periodic training for airport staff, aircrews, and pilots to prepare them for dealing with disruptive customers.
Similar incident on EasyJet flight leads to emergency landing
In a similar incident, an EasyJet flight en route to Kos International Airport in Greece was forced to make an emergency landing at Munich International Airport. This was due to a reportedly intoxicated passenger who berated the Captain and caused mid-air chaos. The disruptive behavior began two hours into the scheduled four-hour flight from London Gatwick Airport, leading German police to escort him off the plane upon landing.
