News · 7 April 2026
Drunk passenger jailed after Ryanair landing aborted
A Ryanair pilot aborted a landing due to a passenger's disruptive behaviour, resulting in a 10-month prison sentence for the individual. Stephen Blofield, 61, became abusive towards Polish cabin crew and refused to fasten his seatbelt on a flight from Krakow to Bristol last November. Bristol Crown Court heard he had been drinking at the airport and continued on board, causing fear among fellow holidaymakers.
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