A Jet2 flight bound for Ibiza was forced to divert to another country after declaring a mid-air emergency.
Flight LS148 had left London Stansted airport just after 7am before it performed a sudden U-turn while flying over central France before landing in Paris.
The captain broadcast a squawk 7700 code – the recognized signal for a general emergency onboard – while the aircraft was cruising at 35,000ft.
The Boeing 737-800 diverted to Charles de Gaulle airport where it was met by emergency services.
According to Airlive, the captain intended to resume the flight within an hour of arriving in the French capital at around 8.48pm.
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FlightRadar24 shows the plane having departed Paris several hours laterbefore finally arriving in Ibiza at 1.35pm local time.
It comes as airlines are reporting an increased number of flights diverted to offload drunken or violent passengers.
Ibiza is known for its vibrant nightlife and electronic music scene.
Airlines UK, which represents carriers in the UK, has argued for further measures to combat the growing issue, including the creation of a list of passengers banned from flying.
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary admitted drunken passengers had become a ‘real challenge’ for airlines and called for restrictions on alcohol being served at airports.
Metro has contacted Jet2 for comment.
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