EasyJet issues statement after flight diverted due to 'rowdy UK stag do'The six men were marched off of the aircraft after it landed half way to its intended destination. The diverted

aircraft was greeted by eight Portuguese police officersCommentsTravelJordan Coussins and Neil Shaw08:55, 29 May 2025Story from Jam Press (Stag Rowdy Plane)Video Grab: Police waiting outside

the plane in Faro.VIDEO: Rowdy Brit stag do diverts plane before cops storm flight causing delay for miffed passengersA rowdy Brit stag do diverted a plane before cops stormed the flight

causing a delay for miffed passengersThe six man group were marched off of the aircraft after their antics in the sky forced the stewards to get the law involved.Witness Arron Davies, who

men were allegedly warned six times before the staff took action.Arron, Mike and Scott, of Newport, south Wales, watched on in horror as the pilot announced that the flight would land in

Faro airport, Portugal.The diverted aircraft was greeted by eight Portuguese police officers who dealt with the group.Two men led off whilst the other four frustrated stag do members made

their way off the plane.The four friends were annoyed that their two mates had ruined their trip, Arron told Luxury Travel Daily.He claimed: The men were vaping in their seats and toilet,

drinking heavily and to my opinion already drunk or close to when boarding.They were being abusive towards staff on the flight and I think they had an undertone of homophobia toward the head

steward.They were being loud and using a lot of bad language despite children being on the flight.He alleged: They were warned about six times, but every time the one man muttered when the

staff walked away, making the problem worse.One of the men gave up and walked towards the exit when he realised how serious his actions were being taken.The other man stayed in his seat and

was escorted out by up to eight police officers, four getting in the plane from either side.The flight steward was very good at his job dealing with this issue on the flight, he gave them

many chances.I would call the guy a true asset to easyJet.His level of professionalism was on point even though a lot of abuse was aimed at him.He kept his composure and made me feel I was

still safe even with the drama happening in front of me.An easyJet spokesperson said: This flight from London Gatwick to Marrakech on 19 May diverted to Faro and was met by police upon

arrival due to a group of passengers behaving disruptively onboard.Once the passengers had left the aircraft, the flight then continued to Marrakech.Our cabin crew are trained

to assess and evaluate all situations and acted quickly and appropriately to ensure that the safety of the flight and other passengers was not compromised at any time.The safety and

wellbeing of our passengers and crew is always easyJet's priority and we do not tolerate abusive or threatening behaviour onboard.ENDSEDITOR'S NOTES: Video Usage Licence:(EXCLUSIVE) We have

obtained an exclusive licence from the copyright holder. A copy of the licence is available on request.Video Restrictions: None. A raucous British stag do resulted in a plane being diverted,

with police boarding the flight to escort them off. The group of six were marched off the aircraft after it was forced to land halfway to its intended destination.

Eyewitness Arron Davies, who was travelling with his mates Mike and Scott, claimed that two members of the stag party were allegedly vaping in their seats, drinking heavily and hurling abuse

at the cabin crew.

‌ During the easyJet journey from London Gatwick to Marrakesh, Morocco, the lads were reportedly warned six times before the crew took action. Arron, Mike and Scott, all from Newport, south

Wales, watched as the pilot announced the diversion to Faro airport, Portugal.

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Upon landing, the redirected plane was met by eight Portuguese police officers who dealt with the unruly group. Two men were escorted off while the remaining four members of the stag party

disembarked on their own.

"The four friends were miffed that their two mates had spoiled their trip," Arron revealed. "The blokes were vaping in their seats and loo, knocking back drinks and, in my view, already

tipsy or nearing it when they boarded. They were hurling abuse at the staff on the flight.", reports the Mirror.

Article continues below He continued: "They were being rowdy and using a lot of foul language despite there being kids on the flight."

He alleged: "They were warned about six times, but every time one bloke would mutter under his breath when the staff walked away, exacerbating the issue."

One passenger described: "One of the men gave up and walked towards the exit when he realised how serious his actions were being taken. The other man stayed in his seat and was escorted out

by up to eight police officers, four getting in the plane from either side."

‌Story from Jam Press (Stag Rowdy Plane)Video Grab: Police waiting outside the plane in Faro.VIDEO: Rowdy Brit stag do diverts plane before cops storm flight causing delay for miffed

passengersA rowdy Brit stag do diverted a plane before cops stormed the flight causing a delay for miffed passengersThe six man group were marched off of the aircraft after their antics in

the sky forced the stewards to get the law involved.Witness Arron Davies, who was travelling with his pals Mike and Scott, was left disgusted by the events on the flight.He said two of the

members on the stag do ruined the party for the rest of the group.Aaron claimed that the pair were allegedly vaping in their seats whilst drinking heavily and being abusive towards the

stewards.During the easyJet flight from London Gatwick to Marrakesh, Morocco, the men were allegedly warned six times before the staff took action.Arron, Mike and Scott, of Newport, south

Wales, watched on in horror as the pilot announced that the flight would land in Faro airport, Portugal.The diverted aircraft was greeted by eight Portuguese police officers who dealt with

the group.Two men led off whilst the other four frustrated stag do members made their way off the plane.The four friends were annoyed that their two mates had ruined their trip, Arron told

Luxury Travel Daily.He claimed: The men were vaping in their seats and toilet, drinking heavily and to my opinion already drunk or close to when boarding.They were being abusive towards

staff on the flight and I think they had an undertone of homophobia toward the head steward.They were being loud and using a lot of bad language despite children being on the flight.He

alleged: They were warned about six times, but every time the one man muttered when the staff walked away, making the problem worse.One of the men gave up and walked towards the exit when he

realised how serious his actions were being taken.The other man stayed in his seat and was escorted out by up to eight police officers, four getting in the plane from either side.The flight

steward was very good at his job dealing with this issue on the flight, he gave them many chances.I would call the guy a true asset to easyJet.His level of professionalism was on point even

though a lot of abuse was aimed at him.He kept his composure and made me feel I was still safe even with the drama happening in front of me.An easyJet spokesperson said: This flight from

London Gatwick to Marrakech on 19 May diverted to Faro and was met by police upon arrival due to a group of passengers behaving disruptively onboard.Once the passengers had left the

aircraft, the flight then continued to Marrakech.Our cabin crew are trained to assess and evaluate all situations and acted quickly and appropriately to ensure that the safety of the flight

and other passengers was not compromised at any time.The safety and wellbeing of our passengers and crew is always easyJet's priority and we do not tolerate abusive or threatening behavi

our onboard.ENDSEDITOR'S NOTES: Video Usage Licence:(EXCLUSIVE) We have obtained an exclusive licence from the copyright holder. A copy of the licence is available on request.Video

Restrictions: None. A fellow traveller praised the flight steward, saying: "The flight steward was very good at his job dealing with this issue on the flight, he gave them many chances. I

would call the guy a true asset to easyJet. His level of professionalism was on point even though a lot of abuse was aimed at him."

The passenger continued: "He kept his composure and made me feel I was still safe even with the drama happening in front of me."

Article continues below An easyJet spokesperson stated: "This flight from London Gatwick to Marrakech on 19 May diverted to Faro and was met by police upon arrival due to a group of

passengers behaving disruptively onboard. Once the passengers had left the aircraft, the flight then continued to Marrakech."

The spokesperson added: "Our cabin crew are trained to assess and evaluate all situations and acted quickly and appropriately to ensure that the safety of the flight and other passengers was

not compromised at any time. The safety and wellbeing of our passengers and crew is always easyJet's priority and we do not tolerate abusive or threatening behaviour onboard."