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Prosecutors are hunting for Hendrik Holt, a convicted fraudster in the renewable energy sector, who failed to return to custody following an escorted release.

Louisiana Governor, mayor, and sheriff were escorted to safety following a credible social media threat targeting an event honoring baseball coach Skip Bertman, leading to the arrest of a suspect.

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has reacted to a video by analyst Arjan Konomi, who claimed he was escorted by police after a parking incident in Vuno. Rama stated there is another video and accused Konomi of acting like a victim while using abusive language.

Actress Leslie Bibb reflects on her career, discussing her work with Jean Smart in 'Hacks' and her new role in Brett Goldstein's upcoming show 'Escorted' alongside Lesley Manville.

Following a moped collision in Tuusula where police escorted the moped rider to a car, a specialist doctor has debunked social media speculation regarding the movement of a patient after a seemingly severe crash.

Activists and citizens participating in a protest outside the Albanian Parliament on Monday faced police cordons and were reportedly violently escorted, with police positioned hundreds of meters away from the building.

A trailer was escorted by the Judiciary Police to a contractor's warehouse in Barcelos, raising questions about the appropriate role of a PJ director as a minister. This event highlights concerns regarding potential conflicts of interest within government positions.

The remains of five victims of the Prijedor genocide were escorted from Sanski Most and Bosanska Krupa towards Kamičani for burial, 33 years after their deaths. This event coincides with the commemoration of the Day of Remembrance for children killed during the genocide in NDH near Prijedor.

Miracles Aboagye has been released from EOCO custody after his lawyers worked to secure bail, amid an ongoing GH¢55 million investigation. He was escorted to his residence as investigations continue.

A somber procession carrying the remains of 10 Srebrenica genocide victims departed from Visoko, with coffins later escorted from Sarajevo amidst tears and prayers. Attendees emphasized the importance of remembrance to prevent future atrocities.

Sonja Hranjec caused a chaotic incident outside the court in Zadar, throwing herself on the floor, wailing, and swearing at a police officer, before her murder trial for the Medika killing. She had to be escorted to the courtyard due to her behavior.

The articles describe an event or situation that is accompanied by blue lights, typically indicating an emergency or official escort.

A yacht believed to belong to Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly reappeared on radars after four years, being escorted through Danish waters by Russian, Danish, and German naval ships.

A detainee died after being shot in the courtyard of the Strășeni Court, where he was escorted for a hearing in another hooliganism case, with police reporting that one of the escort agents fired a warning shot.

A Swedish pilot was reportedly involved in an acute organ transport mission to Oslo, escorted by a military plane.

Victoria Henneberry, a Wiccan woman convicted of killing a pregnant Inuit student, has been granted temporary unescorted absences, with a psychologist reporting her current risk for general and violent recidivism as low-moderate.

The Belt of the Holy Theotokos was ceremonially escorted from the Saint Sava Temple after a liturgy was held. Many believers waited for hours to pay their respects to the relic before its departure.

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano and Robin Padilla escorted 'ex-Marines' to the Senate plenary hall, an event described as 'tulakan' tales, amidst an ongoing power struggle for Senate control between the Gatchalian and Cayetano blocs.

A police officer in Zurich safely escorted a family of ducks across a street to the Limmat river after they became disoriented near a public building, drawing praise on social media.

A 13-year-old boy with Tourette's syndrome and his family were escorted off a plane by armed police at Gatwick after he was refused entry to a flight due to a bomb remark.

A 45-year-old man, Zamir Skenderi, was arrested after he allegedly seized an officer's service weapon and injured him while being escorted between police stations in Albania.

Rogelio Gómez, dubbed 'Big Brother,' has escorted over 50 violent and uncontrollable teenagers to therapeutic centers, some of whom attempted to harm their monitors at a young age.

A unique ceremony was held in Kaunas by the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU) for the solemn burial of the remains of 24 individuals who donated their bodies to science after death. The remains were escorted from the Kaunas Archcathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and interred in Petrašiūnai Cemetery.

Csaba Tarsoly has entered prison to begin serving a two-year sentence. Police escorted him to the facility following his conviction.

A scandal erupted between the current and former directors of the Bucharest Forest Guard, leading to police intervention and the former director being escorted from the building in handcuffs.

State Highway 3 has partially reopened to single-lane, escorted traffic after being closed due to slips, offering some relief to businesses affected by the closure.

A 49-year-old Romanian man was removed from a Madrid-Craiova flight and escorted by police after causing a disturbance onboard.

Timmy, a humpback whale previously trapped in the Baltic Sea, has begun to swim independently. Efforts are underway to escort the animal towards open waters, with rising water levels potentially aiding its release from the shallows.

Iranian negotiators were reportedly escorted home by Pakistan from peace talks, citing concerns over a possible Israeli attack. This exclusive report highlights heightened tensions and security measures in regional diplomacy.

Authorities in Abkhazia have expelled a woman and her son after they were questioned and escorted out by security personnel for displaying a Georgian flag.

Wild boars in the center of Warsaw are getting closer and bolder. The backyard was not a place from which they could be safely driven away, so it was decided to euthanize them.

Vitaly Zdorovetskiy was reportedly removed from Disneyland after allegedly confronting an employee during a live-streamed “sting” video. Disney officials have not yet confirmed the claims.

David Fletcher's family is devastated after Éric Légaré, the drunk driver who killed his father, sister, niece, and nephew in Quebec in 2021, was granted unescorted temporary absences from prison.

The Star's QuickCheck investigates whether six bikers escorted a woman in labor to the hospital through heavy Hari Raya traffic.

Rescue teams from Hérað and northern Iceland escorted an ambulance transporting a patient from Egilsstaðir to Akureyri, likely due to challenging travel conditions.

Darren Scott Ray, 65, was given a life sentence for the murder of Darren Pepin, who was tortured, sodomized and strangled. Police and the local MP oppose his release

Polish pilots intercepted, identified, and escorted a foreign aircraft until it left their area of responsibility, marking another instance of a Russian reconnaissance plane being intercepted.

Sweden has detained two tankers in the south of the country and arrested a captain, increasing pressure on Russia's 'shadow fleet' which is crucial for its economy and often escorted by warships.

Texas Senator Paul Bettencourt has urged Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo to resign following a Houston rodeo incident where she was reportedly escorted out amid a VIP seating dispute, escalating her feud with the rodeo board.

Jailed anti-transgender school teacher Enoch Burke’s transfer from Mountjoy Prison in Dublin to Castlerea Prison in Co Roscommon was precipitated by concerns about his behaviour while being escorted…

The new head of the Union of Italian Jewish Communities (UCEI) stated that Jews in Italy are not living well, with even young Jewish children requiring escorts from kindergartens due to rising antisemitism.

Due to rising tensions in the Middle East, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has intensified security measures in its airspace.

(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 3 - A plane from Abu Dhabi carrying 200 Italian students landed at Milan's Malpensa Airport Tuesday. The flight from Abu Dhabi carrying the students from Dubai, where bombings have been ongoing since Saturday following the US and Israeli attack on Iran, landed at 7:25 PM. It will take at least 30 minutes for the students, escorted by police, to exit Gate B of Arrivals at Malpensa Terminal 1. (ANSA). Read article...

Belgian armed forces seized a Russian oil tanker in the North Sea, boarding the shadow fleet vessel with helicopters. It is being escorted to Zeebrugge port for impoundment.

US Congressman Al Green was escorted out of Congress for the second time, amidst protests from Republicans and applause from some Democrats.

Indonesian presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto was escorted by the Royal Jordanian Air Force during his travels.

(ANSA) - ROME, FEB 23 - President Sergio Mattarella on Monday visited Niscemi, the Sicilian town hit by a dramatic landslide last month. The head of State went on a tour to assess the damage, escorted by Mayor Massimiliano Conti and Civil Protection Department Chief Fabio Ciciliano. The landslide destroyed some homes and left others perilously perched on the precipice of a cliff, meaning over 1,500 people had to be evacuated. The landslide continued after the initial earthfall and Ciciliano h...

Admir Arnautović, widely recognized by his nickname Šmrk, was escorted under heavy guard to the regional interior ministry headquarters for questioning.

Actor Tuc Watkins has joined the cast of the upcoming Prime Video romantic comedy series Escorted, created by Brett Goldstein, in a heavily recurring role as a character named Neil.

Special intervention police in Zadar, Croatia, escorted a prisoner from the Zadar prison to the General Hospital's emergency room. Five police officers with automatic weapons were present during the incident.

A group of boys from Qatar was escorted by police from the National Scout Jamboree held in Akureyri, Iceland, between July 21-27, after being expelled from the event.

Family members of Perez Hilton had to be escorted from their home after Hilton began to self-harm live on camera, with the family describing the experience as 'unbearable'.

A convicted rapist, who had abducted a teenage girl at knifepoint, attempted to escape while being escorted towards a waiting prison van outside the court.

Actress Shabana Azmi joined a CJP protest march at Jantar Mantar, where she fell ill and was escorted to a security cabin.

The remains of two girls, Denise Boucher and Alice Abel, who died at a residential school, were brought home to Łutselk'e. Deninu Kųę́ First Nation Chief Louis Balsillie escorted their small wooden caskets by plane, followed by a burial ceremony at a graveyard next to the Snowdrift River.

Nine tourists, including three children, were safely escorted by gendarmes in Harghita, Romania, after being trapped on a mountain trail in the Szephavas Chapel area due to the appearance of six bears.

Police officers from Kluczbork, Poland, escorted parents and their two-month-old son, who had a 41-degree fever and kidney problems, to the hospital, ensuring the child received urgent medical care.

A luxury yacht valued at over 100 million euros, reportedly belonging to Russian President Vladimir Putin, is being urgently moved away from the European region, escorted by Russian warships.

A judge has ordered the Pentagon to temporarily suspend its policy requiring journalists to be escorted while on base. This ruling mandates the Pentagon to lift the restriction on unescorted access for reporters.

Zurich police escorted a man down from the scaffolding of the Grossmünster church after he was observed having illegally accessed the construction site.

The presumed murderer of 19-year-old Philippine, Taha Oualidat, was escorted by police to the crime scene in Bois de Boulogne for a reconstruction of the crime.

A protester was forcibly removed from a Donald Trump rally after shouting 'pedophile' at the former president. Security personnel covered the individual's mouth and escorted him out of the event.

An F-35 fighter jet, escorted by an F-16, conducted a flyover above Warsaw today.

Police in Évian, France, escorted special buses for nearly 700 high school students taking their baccalaureate exams, which were relocated due to the G7 summit in the city.

An inmate from Penitentiary No. 16 – Pruncul in Moldova attempted to escape on Tuesday, June 10, after being escorted to a medical institution in Chișinău for examinations, but was immediately apprehended.

A woman was escorted out of TPUSA’s Women’s Leadership Summit in San Antonio after disrupting the opening session by shouting accusations at CEO Erika Kirk.

Police in Vlorë were alerted to a conflict between two women who engaged in shouting, insults, and punches over minor motives, leading to both being escorted to the police station.

A bear wandered into the Latvian city of Jēkabpils, prompting local attention. Authorities successfully escorted the animal away from the urban area.

Police in Jarosław, Poland, stopped a 57-year-old man who was driving an electric wheelchair on the bypass and escorted him to safety. Fortunately, the man was unharmed during the incident.

A protest broke out outside the Mansa SDM office during nomination scrutiny, leading to a local AAP MLA and his personal assistant being escorted away by police.

A woman at a Morgan Wallen concert gained viral attention after she was filmed perfectly kicking a fan's phone out of their hand while being escorted out in handcuffs by a police officer.

Reports indicate that ICE agents boarded a Disney cruise ship docked in California and arrested multiple crew members in front of passengers, with staff reportedly still in uniform when escorted away.

The Awakino Gorge has reopened to one-lane escorted convoys over the weekend, but remains closed during daylight hours on weekdays, causing frustration among local business owners.

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson was quickly escorted away from the Yesler Community Center following a news conference after attendees reported hearing what sounded like gunshots nearby.

A recent court decision has affirmed that the Pentagon has the authority to restrict journalists' access and mandate escorts for them, at least for the time being.

Andrew Hugg, a US nuclear scientist, was reportedly escorted out of the Pentagon after a video surfaced showing him allegedly sharing sensitive information with an unknown individual.

Police have arrested 11 individuals during a Democratic Party (DP) protest, with an additional 22 escorted to the station. The arrests were made on grounds of using Molotov cocktails and assaulting officers.

Backchannel negotiations between Iran and the United States are reportedly back on track, with delegations anticipated in Islamabad for a crucial round of discussions. Pakistan later escorted Iranian negotiators home, deploying AWACS and fighter jets for the high-stakes mission.

Albanian lawyer Altin Goxhaj was escorted to a police station after refusing to obey an order from traffic police to move his vehicle from a dedicated lane, leading to a clash.

Polish police stopped a Mercedes driver with three active driving bans and discovered a passenger in urgent need of medical attention. Officers escorted them to the hospital, but the driver now faces legal charges.

Despite Western sanctions, Iran's oil exports are thriving, largely due to China's continued purchases, with Iran employing shell companies and ships under false flags, often escorted by the Revolutionary Guards, to maintain its oil trade.

A passenger was escorted off a Ryanair flight following an incident during take-off where they demanded to be allowed off the plane as it accelerated on the runway.

A US-based techie reported that a passenger was escorted off a plane following a dispute over a seat swap, which reportedly involved an Indian man.

The outgoing LR mayor of Le Blanc-Mesnil, Thierry Meignen, escorted by police after his defeat to left-wing candidate Demba Traoré, announced plans to file an appeal, citing 'major irregularities' in the campaign.

LPG-laden vessel Nanda Devi has arrived in western India escorted by the Indian Navy, amid a shortage due to the conflict in Iran. Also, India's UN envoy had sharp words for Pakistan. DW has more.

A humanoid robot reportedly frightened a 70-year-old woman in Macau, leading to her hospitalization and the robot being escorted away by police, prompting online jokes about its 'arrest'.

Suspects accused of throwing explosive devices at rightwing anti-Islam protesters as tensions rise across US Early on Monday afternoon, two teens in white plastic jumpsuits were escorted into a…

Police in China reportedly 'escorted' a humanoid robot after it frightened a 70-year-old woman, leading to her hospitalization due to the unsettling encounter.

An elderly woman was taken to hospital in Macau after being “frightened” by a humanoid robot that abruptly appeared behind her before it was escorted away by police, prompting social media users to joke it had been “arrested”. According to authorities, the woman, who was on her phone at the time, was startled when she suddenly noticed the robot behind her near the Lok Yeung Fa Yuen residential complex in Patane last Thursday. Video circulating online shows the woman angrily confronting the ro...

The United States military has not escorted any ships through the Strait of Hormuz, an unnamed US official said, according to Reuters.

A Hong Kong woman who returned from Australia has been charged with carrying two laser pointers and three bottles of spray paint for illegal purposes during the 2019 anti-government protests. Ami Chan Hui-ching, 21, was escorted to Eastern Court on Monday to face charges of possessing an offensive weapon in a public place and possessing an article with intent to destroy or damage property. Chan, who reportedly works as a cashier at a casino, was intercepted on a section of Oil Street between...

The actor, who was abruptly escorted off the set of the legal drama in October and written off the show, filed an arbitration claim over his termination.

Former FBI officials allege that Kash Patel increased field office staffing near his girlfriend in Nashville and ordered an FBI SWAT team to escort her on errands and to events, raising questions about the misuse of resources.

Former F.B.I. officials say Mr. Patel beefed up field office staffing near his girlfriend in Nashville and ordered a team to ferry her on errands and to events.

A small boat carrying 22 migrants was spotted off the coast of Koksijde, Belgium, and was subsequently escorted by Belgian rescue services back to French waters.

Police were called to a gymnasium in Alytus, Lithuania, which is embroiled in a scandal over a teacher's dismissal, and the head of the Lithuanian Education Workers' Trade Union was reportedly escorted out.

During President Trump's State of the Union, Democratic Rep. Al Green was removed from the House chamber for holding a sign stating 'Black people aren’t apes!' This protest referenced a racist video o

NORAD reported that US jets escorted Russian military aircraft out of Alaska's air defence identification zone, noting the Russian planes did not enter sovereign airspace and were not considered a threat.

Judge Liliana Alexe was escorted out of the High Court session following her decision to suspend ROMATSA, a move that could ground flights across Romania.

Critics, including former boss Druckenmiller, are attacking Treasury Secretary Bessent's proposed economic sanctions framework against Iran as the conflict escalates.

Zagreb police have released a photograph of a 47-year-old man who escaped from officers yesterday while being escorted into an official vehicle outside the County Court in Velika Gorica, despite being handcuffed.

A passenger on a flight from Basel disturbed order and failed to follow instructions, leading to their escort off the plane by border guards upon arrival and a subsequent fine at the airport.

Police escorted a woman from Liptovský Mikuláš to court, where she faces charges of attempted murder after allegedly attacking a man with two kitchen knives.

In Vienna, police escorted disruptive neo-Nazis away from a peaceful Antifa demonstration, while members of the Identitarian movement were also active in Döbling.

NBA champion Jordan Clarkson and Travis Scott were reportedly escorted out of Zero Bond club in NYC after a confrontation, which allegedly began when a man filmed Travis Scott.

An opinion piece discusses the controversy surrounding Ro Khanna's visit to the West Bank, raising questions about Israel's public diplomacy and visitor protocols.

Serbia has approved the extradition of Stoyan Mavrodiev, who is now expected to be escorted to his destination.

Attila Császár, a reporter who was fired from Hungarian public television, was escorted out of the building by security guards. The incident highlights tensions surrounding his dismissal from the public broadcaster.

In a special diplomatic gesture, Indonesian Air Force fighter jets escorted Prime Minister Modi's aircraft after it entered Indonesian airspace as he arrived in Jakarta.

A rowing patrol is being escorted by a man dressed as Santa Claus, Tor Magne, on a Harley Davidson from Stord to the Sandvikvåg ferry quay in Norway. Updates indicate the patrol is currently passing Stord.

The issue of American bases is an issue on which we should act together - assessed in "Jeden na jeden" on TVN24, deputy head of the Ministry of National Defense Magdalena Sobkowiak-Czarnecka.

Moldova's Ombudsman, Ceslav Panico, has launched an investigation into the death of an inmate who was shot in the courtyard of the Strășeni Court while being escorted for a hearing.

The case involving the former head of police wiretaps, known as 'Dodo,' has reopened, with the first witness in court providing unexpected testimony, as the former member of the Sýkorovci gang was escorted into the courtroom.

Machine Gun Kelly's Tuesday night concert in Michigan was cut short and ultimately canceled halfway through his performance due to severe weather conditions.

An Israeli passenger aircraft temporarily lost contact while flying over Hungarian airspace, prompting NATO fighter jets to scramble and safely escort the plane before it continued its journey towards Austria.

McLaren F1 driver Oscar Piastri was escorted away by officials at the Monaco Grand Prix due to a reported paddock pass failure that did not allow him to enter the race venue.

A viral video showing streamer Jack Doherty in handcuffs and being escorted to a police car has ignited widespread debate online, with many questioning the footage's authenticity and suggesting it might be a staged stunt.

Concerns have been raised regarding the potentially 'excessive' number of Gardaí deployed on deportation flights, with reports indicating that over 130 officers escorted just 63 individuals to South Africa.

A Toronto man, diagnosed with schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, and cannabis use disorder, who was found not criminally responsible for stabbing a stranger and killing his brother, has been granted escorted city visits despite being deemed a "significant threat."

Kristijan Aleksić, suspected of murder in Drniš, was escorted by police into a police van around 10:30 AM with his hands tied behind his back.

Police in Telangana escorted LPG cylinder vehicles to a village experiencing a severe shortage to maintain order and ensure the smooth distribution of essential supplies.

Two foreign citizens found illegally in Moldova were escorted out of the country on May 12, 2026, with one receiving a three-year entry ban, following actions by the General Inspectorate for Migration.

A multilateral naval expedition to Hormuz is being planned, with concerns raised about the timing for the deployment of Italian minehunter units, which would be escorted by multi-role combat units and a logistics ship.

The US "Project Liberty" operation, aimed at restoring traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, has reportedly yielded meager results with only two ships escorted in 24 hours before being suspended due to Iranian threats.

A group of minors reportedly escorted a heavily intoxicated woman home, only to then rob her of over 13 million forints (approximately $36,000 USD).

An escaped white peacock was escorted back to Łazienki Królewskie in Warsaw by city guards after wandering through the city streets and even visiting a police laboratory.

Pakistan reportedly deployed two dozen jets and an Airborne Warning and Control System to escort Iranian negotiators home, a measure taken due to concerns about potential Israeli threats.

Pakistani jets reportedly escorted an Iranian delegation back home due to concerns about a potential Israeli attack.

Students from Tianjin escorted war veterans on a special 'Heroes, Hello' trip to Henan, honoring their service.

A KitKat truck was seen with a security escort in Toronto, Canada, following the theft of over 400,000 chocolate bars, totaling 12 tonnes, in Europe.

Eggs arrived escorted by police in Guanabacoa, Havana, highlighting significant price differences between government-offered cartons and street market rates.

An Indian-flagged tanker recently passed through the Strait of Hormuz, which remains under an effective blockade, with an escort from the Indian Navy up to the Arabian Sea.

Local elections are scheduled for March 29 in ten Serbian municipalities, with reports from Bor suggesting voters are being escorted to polling stations.

A possum was found hiding among plush toys in a souvenir shop at an airport, surprising a passenger before airport staff safely escorted the marsupial out of the terminal.

Polish fighter jets intercepted and escorted a Russian reconnaissance aircraft over the Baltic Sea on Friday, the Polish army announced on platform 'X' on Monday.

A humanoid robot startled an elderly woman in Macau, sending her to hospital. Police escorted the robot away, prompting online jokes that it was “arrested”.

Police entered the ELTE Law Faculty in Hungary and escorted a young man out of a lecture hall. The individual was arrested and taken into custody on suspicion of illegal data acquisition.

Spanish Eurofighter Typhoon jets on a NATO mission intercepted and escorted two Russian Air Force bombers back to their airspace over Lithuania.

“At night, Singh was even escorted away like a guest in a police vehicle with black-tinted windows,” Rohit Pawar said

The hearses carrying MP Ngeno and five other victims of a crash were escorted from JKIA to the Lee Funeral Home in Kenya.

A teenage couple in Varanasi, aiming to marry instead of taking their UP Board exams, were intercepted by police. Officers responsibly escorted the students to their respective exam centers first. Post-examination, the 17-year-old girl was taken to the child welfare committee, and both were later permitted to return home after age verification.

US President Trump's State of the Union address is disrupted within the first minutes. A congressman expresses his displeasure over a video and is subsequently escorted out of the chamber.

(ANSA) - ROME, FEB 23 - President Sergio Mattarella on Monday visited Niscemi, the Sicilian town hit by a dramatic landslide last month. The head of State went on a tour to assess the damage, escorted by Mayor Massimiliano Conti and Civil Protection Department Chief Fabio Ciciliano. The landslide destroyed some homes and left others perilously perched on the precipice of a cliff, meaning over 1,500 people had to be evacuated. The landslide continued after the initial earthfall and Ciciliano h...

Jet2 has barred two people from ever flying with it again after they brawled midair. OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images British budget airline Jet2 barred two people after a midair brawl prompted a diversion on Thursday. Jet2 said it plans to "vigorously pursue" the pair to recoup costs for the diversion. Unruly passengers can face civil and criminal prosecution in addition to airline lawsuits. "Nothing beats a Jet2 holiday" — except when it ends in a midair brawl. The British budget carrier has issued lifetime bans to two passengers after a flight from Turkey to England diverted to Belgium on Thursday following a fight on board, the airline told multiple news outlets. It's unclear what caused the altercation, but videos circulating on social media show passengers screaming and pushing as cabin crew and others attempted to break it up. The plane later continued to the UK after police removed the two passengers. Jet2 said in a statement that the pair exhibited "appalling behavior" and that it would "vigorously pursue them" to recoup the costs of the diversion. Diversions aren't cheap: they can cost airlines tens of thousands of dollars in fuel, labor, and airport fees. Any hotel and transportation costs also add up. "As a family-friendly airline, we take a zero-tolerance approach to disruptive passenger behaviour, and we are very sorry that other customers and our colleagues on board had to experience this too," the airline said. Jet2 has a history of chasing down unruly passengers. In 2019, the airline barred a disruptive traveler and billed her about $115,000 after she attempted to open an exit door midair, prompting a diversion escorted by military jets. In 2022, two brothers who fought on board another Jet2 flight forced a diversion and were later charged about $68,000 and issued lifetime bans. Other airlines have taken similar approaches, seeking reimbursement from passengers whose behavior disrupted flights. Budget competitor Ryanair, for example, last year filed a lawsuit seeking about $18,000 from a passenger it described as disruptive after a diversion to Portugal in April 2024 left 160 people needing overnight accommodation. Unruly passenger incidents surged during the pandemic, when mask mandates fueled confrontations between travelers and airline staff. Data from the Federal Aviation Administration shows there were nearly 6,000 reports on US airlines in 2021 — up about 500% from roughly 1,000 the year before. Reports fell to about 2,500 in 2022 and further to roughly 1,600 in 2025, though they still remain well above pre-pandemic levels. There have been 126 reports so far in 2026. The FAA maintains a zero-tolerance policy and has issued more than $20 million in civil fines since 2020 (these are separate from the money airlines can collect through lawsuits). In more extreme cases — such as physical assaults on crew — passengers have faced criminal prosecution, including by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, resulting in larger fines and jail time. Read the original article on Business Insider