'Disruptive passenger' arrested after plane lands at Edinburgh Airport

A “disruptive” passenger was arrested by officers at Edinburgh Airport on Wednesday following an incident onboard a plane.

The crew on the Lauda flight, a subsidiary of Ryanair, from Palma de Mallorca to the Scottish capital, called for police assistance before arrival at around 7pm due to the incident.

Officers met the flight on the runway and charged a 69-year-old man in connection with aviation offences.

A Ryanair spokesperson said: “The crew of this Lauda flight from Palma de Mallorca to Edinburgh (July 9) called ahead for police assistance after a passenger became disruptive onboard. The aircraft was met by local police upon arrival at Edinburgh Airport, and this passenger was removed.

“Ryanair has a strict zero tolerance policy towards passenger misconduct and will continue to take decisive action to combat unruly passenger behaviour, ensuring that all passengers and crew travel in a safe and respectful environment, without unnecessary disruption.

“This is a matter for local police.”

Police Scotland confirmed a report is due to be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

A spokesperson from the force said: “Around 7pm on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, we received a report of a disruptive passenger on a flight from Palma to Edinburgh.

“Officers attended upon landing in Edinburgh Airport and a 69-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with aviation offences.

“A report has been made to the Procurator Fiscal.”