A fight broke out on Friday on-board a KLM flight to Ibiza after two passengers under the influence of alcohol refused to wear a mask.
The events were filmed and have been published by various Dutch TV channels over the weekend. A spokesperson for KLM confirmed the incident on Sunday.
“Stoppen nu, er zijn kinderen hiero!”Knokpartij op @klm vlucht naar Ibiza. Dronken passagier weigert mondkapje te dragen ✈️
— The Mic High Club Luchtvaart Podcast (@MicHighClub) August 2, 2020
Panic and violent brawl! Unruly passenger on board KLM flight,he refused to wear face mask ?#incident #klm #avgeek #aviation #planespotting @KLM_press pic.twitter.com/RPM0g1Kqh9
The flight left Amsterdam to Ibiza on Friday. Upon arrival to the Spanish island, the two passengers were detained by Spanish authorities for causing harm and danger to fellow passengers by refusing to wear face masks in order to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Before being arrested, the two men were prevented from leaving the plane by other passenger who helped the crew until security personnel arrived.
The Brussels Times