TUI holidaymakers were left scared for their lives after an "intoxicated passenger" was allegedly heard making threats, before trying to open the emergency exit mid- flight.
Staffing problems meant the flight from Paphos to Manchester had already been delayed for several hours, yet it was forced to divert to Zagreb in Croatia because of a 'disruptive passenger'.
Passengers recalled seeing the man openly taking a substance akin to cocaine and praying on the floor, before threats were made towards other holidaymakers and cabin staff, reports Manchester Evening News.