MANCHESTER- An easyJet (U2) flight from Dalaman (DLM), Turkey to Manchester (MAN), UK was forced to make an unscheduled landing after a female passenger allegedly caused a mid-air disruption, claiming there was a bomb onboard.
EasyJet Flight U2 2148 was diverted to Frankfurt Airport (FRA), Germany, on May 24, after the woman reportedly tried to tamper with the emergency exit door, creating panic among passengers and crew.
Photo: By Laurent ERRERA from L’Union, France – Airbus A320-200 easyJet (EZY) G-EZTH – MSN 3953, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=29837760EasyJet Flight Diverted
An EasyJet (U2) flight U2 2148 departed Dalaman Airport around 11:00 PM local time en route to Manchester (MAN).
Approximately one hour into the flight, a female passenger allegedly began running down the aisle, shouting about a bomb and declaring that the plane was “going down.”
Her behavior escalated when she reportedly ripped off the emergency door handle cover and attempted to open the exit door mid-flight.
According to reports, other passengers intervened quickly, wrestling the woman away from the door.
Cabin crew then secured her at the rear of the aircraft and informed passengers of an emergency diversion.
The aircraft landed safely at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) at approximately 2:30 a.m. local time. The disruptive passenger was handed over to local authorities upon arrival.
The incident was first reported by the Manchester Evening News, highlighting the seriousness of mid-air safety threats and the prompt response by both passengers and crew.
Photo: By Curimedia – Airbus A319-111 Easyjet G-EZDF “Only Lyon”, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=26094320Overnight Delay in Frankfurt
Following the emergency landing, passengers faced additional delays due to Frankfurt Airport’s overnight curfew regulations.
With limited ground handling support available, many passengers remained onboard the aircraft longer than expected before disembarkation.
EasyJet stated that the overnight delay was unavoidable, and accommodations were limited due to hotel availability.
Passengers were provided with refreshment vouchers, and some had to stay inside the terminal until onward travel arrangements were made.
The flight eventually continued on to Manchester, arriving on the afternoon of May 25 at approximately 1:40 PM.
Photo: OE-IVU NCE | MSN 7637 A320-214 / A320 / A320-200 EASYJET EUROPE | FlickrEasyJet’s Response
In an official statement, EasyJet emphasized that its cabin crew are trained to manage onboard disruptions and prioritize passenger safety at all times.
The airline reiterated that disruptive or threatening behavior is not tolerated under any circumstances.
“EasyJet’s highest priority is the safety and well-being of its customers and crew,” a spokesperson said.
“While such incidents are rare, we take them very seriously and work closely with relevant authorities to respond appropriately.”
Passengers praised the crew and fellow travelers who helped de-escalate the situation and ensure that the flight landed safely without further incident.
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