This incident occurs at a time when the debate on tourism in the Islands
A flight from Liverpool last Saturday, April 22, he arrived at Tenerife has generated an incident due to the inappropriate conduct of a group of conflicting passengers on board. The crew had to request a police presence upon arrival to ensure the safety of all passengers and crew. This incident comes at a time when the debate on the tourism in Canarias has permeated among the resident population, and the number of incidents at airports has increased.
The situation was difficult for the crew and passengers, but thanks to the rapid response of the authorities and their teamwork, the landing was carried out without major complications. The Air Traffic Controllers Twitter account reported that the landing maneuver to make landfall earlier than planned, in order to prevent further disturbances on board the aircraft and ensure the safety of all passengers and crew.
Flight from Liverpool arriving at #Tenerife South with a dozen conflicting passengers on board. Priority and police presence is coordinated upon arrival at the request of the crew. The maneuver is cut as much as possible. All our support to the crews and agents in… pic.twitter.com/Le8DZHzmwI
— 😉Air Controllers 🇪🇸 (@controladores) April 22, 2023
An increasingly frequent situation
In recent months, there have been several incidents in which British tourists have staged disturbances on board planes arriving at the Canary Islands. These incidents have generated concern among the resident population of the islands, as well as among the authorities and the tourism sector.
Riots are often caused by excessive alcohol consumption, which leads to inappropriate and even violent behavior on the part of some tourists. In some cases, these incidents have led to the intervention of the security forces and the evacuation of the aircraft.
These incidents have generated a great media attention in the United Kingdom and in other countries, which has led some airlines to implement measures to prevent excessive alcohol consumption on board. In addition, the authorities have requested the collaboration of tourists to avoid this type of incident and have reinforced security controls at airports.
Although these incidents are isolated and do not represent the behavior of the majority of British tourists visiting the islands, it is important to take steps to prevent them from happening again in the future. It is essential to guarantee the safety and well-being of all passengers, crew and residents of the area, and to maintain the image of the Canary Islands as a safe and attractive tourist destination.