Summary
A flight from Cancun to London had to make an emergency landing in Maine after two passengers started fighting. All 267 passengers had to stay overnight in Bangor, Maine, as the airline arranged a new crew. The two passengers involved in the altercation were sent back to their home countries on different flights.
Key Facts
- The incident occurred on a flight from Cancun, Mexico, to London.
- The emergency landing took place in Bangor, Maine, around 21:30 EST on Tuesday.
- The flight was operated by TUI, a British airline, using a 787 Dreamliner plane.
- The crew could not continue the flight immediately because they needed to rest due to work hour limits.
- The plane took off the next day at 15:00 EST after a new crew arrived.
- No criminal charges were filed against the two passengers.
- US Customs and Border Protection processed the passengers for immediate removal from the US.
- The plane eventually arrived safely at Gatwick Airport in London.
