A recent incident aboard a flight from Turkey to Manchester has sparked controversy after a video surfaced showing passengers fighting and screaming in fear. According to witnesses, the conflict began with one passenger making racist comments towards another race, which escalated when an intoxicated individual became aggressive after being refused cigarettes by the flight attendants. The situation quickly deteriorated, leading to physical violence among passengers.

As the altercation unfolded, the flight crew attempted to de-escalate the situation but ultimately were unable to prevent the fight. The aircraft was diverted to Brussels where the police intervened, removing the involved parties from the flight. Following the incident, the flight resumed its journey and landed safely in Manchester around 10 PM local time, although the altercation had clearly shaken many of the passengers aboard.

In response to the incident, Jet2 announced that both individuals involved in the altercation have been placed on their no-fly list, meaning they will not be able to use the airline's services in the future. This incident raises important questions about passenger conduct and the safety measures in place on commercial flights, especially regarding racially charged altercations that can lead to violence in confined spaces such as an aircraft.