Monarch divert flight to dump drunk passenger

Friday, 03 Jan, 2006 0

Monarch Airlines dumped a passenger on a remote island in the Atlantic after he became drunk and abused cabin crew.

The BBC said the man became aggressive on a flight from Manchester to Tenerife after he was refused more alcohol.

The pilot diverted the flight to Porto Santo, a tiny Portuguese island 25 miles from Madeira, and threw the passenger and his luggage off the aircraft. He was then led away by police.

Reports said Monarch is considering a legal move to recoup from the passenger the cost of diverting the flight.

Report by Steve Jones



 



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