Reported on BBC
Ryanair sues 'unruly' passenger over flight diversion
Ryanair is pursuing legal action against a passenger who allegedly caused a major disruption on a flight from Dublin to Lanzarote. The airline is seeking £12,500 in damages to cover expenses incurred when the plane had to divert to Porto, Portugal.
On Wednesday, the airline announced it had filed proceedings against the passenger, whose behaviour on the flight last April was described as "inexcusable" and "completely unacceptable". Ryanair stated that it will "continue to take decisive action to combat unruly passenger behaviour on aircraft" in an effort to ensure the safety and comfort of all passengers.
The airline said the passenger's behaviour forced the flight in question to divert to Porto, where it was delayed overnight, and caused 160 passengers to "face unnecessary disruption as well as losing a full day of their holiday". The damages sought would cover the cost of overnight accommodation and other expenses for the passengers affected by the diversion.
Will be interesting if they achieve a conviction, although the amount sought seems fairly low.