TUI holidaymakers say they were left fearing for their lives after a 'intoxicated passenger' allegedly tried to open a plane's emergency exit during the flight. The journey from Paphos to Manchester had already been delayed for a number of hours due to staffing problems, before it was forced to divert to Zagreb in Croatia due to the 'disruptive passenger.'
Passengers described seeing the man praying on the floor, before making chilling threats towards other holidaymakers and cabin staff, reports Manchester Evening News. Screams could reportedly be heard throughout the aircraft after claims the man attempted to open the emergency exit - before being restrained by fellow passengers.
After the plane was diverted to Zagreb airport in the early hours of this morning (August 16), holidaymakers claim they were left stranded for hours without any food or drink - or any contact from TUI representatives about when they'd be able to go home. Another flight is due to take passengers back to Manchester Airport this evening, with TUI confirming that the disruptive passenger would not be allowed to board the flight again.
