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Ryanair flight from London diverted to Germany to kick off rowdy stag do | |
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German police have said the pilot of a Ryanair plane from London to Bratislava made an unscheduled landing to eject members of a bachelor party — including the groom. | German police have said the pilot of a Ryanair plane from London to Bratislava made an unscheduled landing to eject members of a bachelor party — including the groom. |
Federal police say the six men had disturbed security on board the plane and ignored the crew's instructions, prompting the pilot to land in Berlin late Friday. | Federal police say the six men had disturbed security on board the plane and ignored the crew's instructions, prompting the pilot to land in Berlin late Friday. |
In a statement Saturday, police said the drunken Englishmen aged 25 to 28 from Southampton were met by officers upon landing at Schoenefeld airport. They now face fines of up to €25,000 each and civil claims from the airline. | In a statement Saturday, police said the drunken Englishmen aged 25 to 28 from Southampton were met by officers upon landing at Schoenefeld airport. They now face fines of up to €25,000 each and civil claims from the airline. |
The other 164 passengers, including six members of the bachelor party who hadn't taken part in the rowdy behavior, were able to continue their flight to Slovakia. | The other 164 passengers, including six members of the bachelor party who hadn't taken part in the rowdy behavior, were able to continue their flight to Slovakia. |
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