Ryanair has initiated a private criminal prosecution against a disruptive passenger that allegedly caused a 40-minute departure delay and unnecessary disturbance to 137 passengers. 

On March 18, 2025, a spokesperson for the low-cost carrier described the passenger’s behavior as “inexcusable” after he was removed from the flight by the Guardia Civil.   

According to Ryanair, on January 17, 2024, the passenger, who claimed to be a UN diplomat with “diplomatic immunity”, attempted to take a seat that was not assigned to him and became verbally abusive when crew asked to see his boarding card. 

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