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Midair Brawl Forces Jet2 Flight to Divert to Brussels

2/14/2026

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A Jet2 flight from Antalya to Manchester was diverted to Brussels on February 12 after a midair brawl.
Jet2 described the incident as caused by 'appalling behavior' of two individuals, removed by police and banned for life.
Eyewitnesses reported tensions escalated after one passenger allegedly made racist remarks and grew aggressive.
Videos circulated showing passengers punching as cabin crew intervened.
Jet2 reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy for disruptive behavior.

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A Jet2 flight from Antalya to Manchester was diverted to Brussels on February 12 after a midair brawl.
Jet2 described the incident as caused by 'appalling behavior' of two individuals, removed by police and banned for life.
Eyewitnesses reported tensions escalated after one passenger allegedly made racist remarks and grew aggressive.
Videos circulated showing passengers punching as cabin crew intervened.
Jet2 reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy for disruptive behavior.