A man has been arrested and charged after a terrifying outburst on an EasyJet flight from Luton to Glasgow on Sunday, July 27, 2025.
Passenger videos captured the chaotic moment when a man stood in the aisle, fists raised, shouting “Death to America! Death to Trump!” He repeated the phrase “Allahu Akbar” multiple times, causing panic among passengers.
The situation escalated quickly — but so did the response.
Before cabin crew could intervene, two passengers sprang into action. One man in a brown jacket positioned himself behind the suspect, while another in a blue shirt pushed him down. Together, they pinned him to the floor until the flight landed safely in Glasgow.
Police were waiting at the airport and boarded the plane at 8:20 a.m. They took the man into custody and launched an investigation. Counter-terrorism units are now reviewing footage to determine if there was any broader threat.
EasyJet confirmed the incident in a statement:
“Flight EZY609 was met by police upon arrival. A passenger was removed due to their behavior. The safety of our customers and crew is our top priority.”
Interestingly, the footage shows passengers acted first — not crew — highlighting how quickly ordinary people stepped up in a crisis.
The man, aged 41, is set to appear at Paisley Sheriff Court on July 28. Authorities have not confirmed whether any weapons were found or if the threat extended beyond the verbal outburst.
Just days before the flight incident, a devastating aviation disaster shocked the world.
On July 22, 2025, a Chinese-made F-7 BGI fighter jet from the Bangladesh Air Force crashed into the Milestone School and College in Dhaka’s Uttara district. The plane had taken off just minutes earlier when it lost control and slammed into the three-story building during school hours.
The impact left a massive hole in the front of the structure, with twisted metal and smoke filling the air. Eyewitnesses described explosions and flames as students — many bleeding or burned — fled in terror.
Rescue efforts began immediately, with teachers, army personnel, and locals carrying injured children to safety, often using rickshaws in the absence of ambulances.
At least 19 people died, including a third-grade student who was pronounced dead on arrival. Three others — aged 12, 14, and 40 — were hospitalized, and 48 remain in critical condition.
An official statement said the pilot made a heroic attempt to steer the jet away from densely populated areas — but couldn’t prevent the crash. He was among the fatalities.
Bangladesh declared a national day of mourning on July 22, with flags flown at half-mast.
Muhammad Yunus, head of the interim government, expressed deep sorrow and promised a full investigation.
This marks the second crash this year involving a Chinese F-7 jet — a similar plane operated by the Myanmar Air Force crashed in June, killing its pilot.
An investigation committee has been formed to determine the cause of the mechanical failure.