Passenger headbutts traveler on Jet2 flight from Larnaca, prompting CPR at Manchester

A Jet2 flight from Larnaca to Manchester experienced a violent incident when a passenger in his 30s headbutted another traveler, according to witnesses cited by GB News. The man is reported to have consumed large amounts of alcohol before boarding the five-hour service on Sunday evening.

Witnesses said he had argued with his girlfriend before takeoff, leading cabin crew to move her to a different seat. His behavior escalated during the flight. Passengers described him walking repeatedly up and down the aisle, striking overhead compartments, and shouting at those nearby.

One traveler told GB News that the situation turned physical somewhere over German airspace. "By the time we were flying over Germany, some guy locked eyes with him, and the man walking up and down the aisle headbutted him," the witness said. Cabin crew asked for assistance from passengers after struggling to restrain the man. Four travelers held him down for the remainder of the flight.

m. on Monday. Officers administered CPR, requested a defibrillator, and took the man to a hospital, where he remains in stable but critical condition. Passengers stayed on board for about an hour before being escorted to another room to give statements.

A Jet2 spokesperson confirmed the flight requested a priority landing due to the incident and said a passenger was taken to hospital. Greater Manchester Police stated that enquiries are continuing.