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Flight Cancelled: Disruptive Passengers Force Police Intervention
4 Jan
Summary
- A flight from Belfast to Egypt was cancelled on Saturday.
- Disruptive customers onboard caused the flight cancellation.
- Police attended the aircraft before its rescheduled departure.
A planned EasyJet flight from Belfast International Airport to Hurghada, Egypt, was cancelled on Saturday, January 4, 2026, following a significant disruption. The disruption stemmed from a group of customers behaving disruptively onboard the aircraft.
Authorities were compelled to intervene due to the escalating situation. As a result, the plane was attended by police prior to its scheduled departure. This measure was taken to ensure the safety and order of the flight.
The flight, EZY3077, was originally set to depart at 12:55 GMT on Saturday. It has since been rescheduled and is now expected to depart at 06:45 GMT on Sunday. EasyJet affirmed its commitment to addressing such incidents seriously.
