On Friday evening, a Norwegian Air (Norwegian) flight from Copenhagen to Malaga had to alter its route and make an unplanned landing in the Netherlands due to a disruptive passenger. The airline has confirmed the incident, stating that the passenger’s behavior was so unruly that the crew felt there was no other option but to bring the flight down earlier than scheduled.
Norwegian spokesperson Silja Glorvigen reported that the flight was expected to reach its destination in Malaga around midnight. However, a situation arose during the journey that necessitated an interruption of the flight. As a result, the plane landed at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, where the disruptive passenger was handed over to local authorities.
Glorvigen was unable to provide further details regarding the passenger’s behavior or the specifics of the incident. It remains unclear whether there were any injuries related to the episode, and Norwegian currently has no additional information about the passenger’s origin or the circumstances surrounding the event.
This unusual landing highlights the importance of safety onboard flights, and the incident has now been referred to the police in Amsterdam, who will handle the matter from this point forward. The ultimate destination for the aircraft and its other passengers was Malaga, but there have been no reports indicating whether this incident has caused significant delays for those traveling.