Overview
- Passengers say the episode began at the Brindisi gate on Sunday, July 6, when staff deemed Renga’s carry-on too large and he paid a surcharge after a heated exchange.
- Witnesses report the singer continued arguing with crew and nearby travelers while the jet was taxiing, prompting the captain to return to the gate and order him and a companion off the aircraft.
- Multiple passenger videos of the disembarkation went viral on social media and drove the wider coverage of the incident.
- Ryanair confirmed to Italian media that crew requested police assistance and reiterated its zero-tolerance stance, while no detailed comment has come from Renga or his office beyond confirming his presence in Puglia.
- Some passengers alleged the singer smelled of alcohol but that claim is unverified, the flight left about 30 minutes late, and the case highlights how carriers use crew authority and airport security to remove disruptive travelers.