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Party train to Ibiza: Excessive riots on EasyJet flight!
There was an incident involving drunk passengers on an EasyJet flight to Ibiza that required the police. Find out more about the increasing violence and alcohol consumption on board flights.
Party train to Ibiza: Excessive riots on EasyJet flight!
On May 16, 2025, an incident occurred on EasyJet flight EZY2307 from London-Luton to Ibiza that once again brought the problems of excessive alcohol consumption among passengers into focus. Spanish passenger Erika Barrachina posted a viral TikTok video with more than 700,000 views in which she describes what happened on board. According to their description, numerous British passengers were rioting loudly, which was extremely frightening for both them and the flight crew. Barrachina called for an immediate ban on alcohol on board and criticized the excessive consumption of alcohol and drugs.
The incident highlights the problem of alcohol consumption on flights, especially to popular holiday destinations such as the Balearic Islands, where such incidents are common. The police had to meet the plane when it arrived in Ibiza at 11:30 p.m. because the situation had escalated with a group of disruptive passengers. EasyJet confirmed the events and emphasized that staff are trained to deal with such situations and that disruptive behavior on the aircraft will not be tolerated.
Increasing violence on board
The issue of violence and disruptive behavior on airplanes is not new. As the Federal Office of Civil Aviation (Bazl) reports, the number of incidents on board Swiss airlines increased by 30 percent in 2024 compared to 2023. A total of 1,730 incidents were recorded, including resistance to flight crew and excessive alcohol consumption.
The most common incidents included:
- Widersetzungen von Anweisungen des Flugpersonals: 432 Fälle
- Entgleisungen gegenüber Flight Attendants: 360 Fälle
- Missachten des Rauchverbots: 308 Fälle
- Exzessiver Alkohol- oder Drogenkonsum: 201 Fälle
- Gewalt: knapp 100 Fälle
In the context of the discussion about alcohol consumption on board, Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary is calling for stricter rules at airports. He suggests that passengers should only consume two alcoholic drinks per flight. Some US airlines already ban alcoholic drinks in wooden class.
The incident on the EasyJet flight highlights an ongoing problem in air travel: the excessive consumption of alcohol by travelers. As early as 2017, the Balearic Islands' tourism officer at the time called for an EU-wide ban on alcohol on flights and in airports in order to counteract the increasing rate of violence and disruptions on planes. Recent events show that this discussion is still relevant and needs to be addressed urgently.
The reports of such incidents and the alarming statistics on passenger behavior make it clear that both airlines and legislators are required to take measures to ensure the safety and well-being of all passengers.
For more details about the incident on the EasyJet flight, read more here: watson.de and about the general security concerns here: 20min.ch.