Ryanair Sues Passenger In Poland After Berlin-Marrakesh Flight Diverted to Seville

By Ivan PetrenkoApr 8, 2025 22:21 PMNews
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Ryanair enforces stricter rules after incident. Source: unsplash

Ryanair took legal action in Polish courts against a passenger who caused flight FR7124 from Berlin to Marrakech to divert at the last minute to Seville on January 9th, 2024. According to the airline, the incident caused unnecessary delays and distress for 170 passengers and six crew members. Ryanair is now also claiming more than €3,000 in damages, following the diversion and the operational chaos it unleashed on the airline.

The passenger, whose behavior was described as inexcusable, was offloaded in Seville and subsequently banned from flying with Ryanair for five years. The airline also reported the individual to Spain’s Guardia Civil. This aggressive response illustrates how Ryanair is dedicated to guaranteeing the safety of its planes and stop any similar things from happening again on board. The company emphasized that the behavior of a single traveler can disrupt entire journeys, resulting in consequences that go far beyond the individual involved.

It is unacceptable that passengers are suffering unnecessary disruption as a result of one unruly passenger’s behaviour. Yet this was regrettably the case for passengers on this flight from Berlin to Marrakesh in January last, which was forced to divert to Seville as a result of an individual passenger’s disruptive behaviour, causing €3,000 in damages.
Ryanair spokesperson

This is a case which shows us that in today's world the ease and comfort of air travel is balanced with considerably more responsibility. Incidents of in-flight misconduct are now more likely to lead to legal action and public exposure. As more and more airlines have completely zero tolerance of all types, even a single disruption could have future ramifications — for both the person who misbehaved, and all of the other passengers whose plans are just slightly more screwed up.

The financial impact of such events is also notable. Diversions result in hundreds to thousands of euros in emergency landings costs, flight cancellations, hotel stays and re-schedules. This is why airlines are now more likely to turn to the courts for these losses. This trend for passengers is an indication of increasing serious legal consequences for mid-air disturbances — it used to be a very rare thing, but is starting to happen more regularly.

In a broader sense, Ryanair's legal pursuit marks a turning point in how air travel companies handle misconduct. It signals that even a single disruptive action can have rippling effects across an entire flight. Travelers should view this not as a threat, but as a necessary measure to protect the comfort, safety, and reliability of modern air travel. It reinforces a shared responsibility between airlines and passengers to preserve the integrity of the flying experience.

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