An Aer Lingus flight from Dublin to Palma de Mallorca declared an emergency and made an unexpected landing in Nantes. The incident occurred due to disruptive passengers who were reportedly fighting onboard. The Airbus A320, registered as EI-GAL, made a safe descent and landing.
Disruptive Incident Forces Emergency Landing
Aer Lingus flight EI738, en route to Palma de Mallorca, faced a serious onboard disturbance when passengers began fighting. The situation escalated, leading the crew to declare an emergency and divert the flight to the nearest suitable airport, which was Nantes.
Safe Landing and Passenger Safety
The flight landed safely in Nantes, where local authorities handled the situation. Passengers were unharmed, and Aer Lingus ensured that the necessary measures were taken for everyone’s safety.