EasyJet has confirmed that a flight taking holidaymakers to Turkey was forced to make an emergency landing after a member of the cabin crew accidentally fired a champagne cork at the ceiling.
It caused oxygen masks to drop and the A320, travelling from London to Dalaman, was forced to divert to Milan.
Passengers were delayed seven hours while repairs and refueling were carried out.
An airline spokesman said: "EasyJet can confirm that flight EZY8845 from London Gatwick to Dalaman on 7 August diverted to Milan Malpensa as a precautionary measure due to a technical issue with the cabin crew oxygen masks.
"In line with safety procedures the captain took the correct decision to divert so that the cabin crew oxygen masks could be reset."
Passengers were offered complimentary in-flight services while held up in Milan.
"The safety and wellbeing of our passengers and crew is always easyJet’s highest priority," said the spokesman. "We would like to apologise for the delay and any inconvenience caused."
