Overview
- Flight LS896 from Antalya to Manchester diverted to Brussels on February 13 after a fight on board, and the aircraft later continued to the UK.
- Jet2 issued lifetime bans and said it will vigorously pursue the two passengers to recover the costs of the diversion.
- Social-media videos show shouting and scuffling in the aisle as crew and passengers intervened, though the cause of the altercation remains unclear.
- The Halle-Vilvoorde public prosecutor's office is investigating the case for intentional assault and battery, according to reports.
- Diversions typically cost airlines tens of thousands of dollars, and Jet2 has previously sought large reimbursements in 2019 and 2022 after similar incidents.