A British holidaymaker was forcibly removed from a Thomas Cook flight to Manchester after he allegedly threatened to kill other passengers.
The plane was taxing to the runway at Hurghada airport in Egypt when he began causing a disturbance at the back, an eye-witness told the Manchester Evening News.
Flight TCX2515 forced to return to a stand, where the man was removed by an armed officer, said the newspaper.
The man had allegedly punched a door on the transfer bus and started making threatening remarks as the passengers were being driven to the aircraft.
The man, who was travelling with his partner, allegedly shouted that he would kill anyone who came near him. Both appeared to be unsteady on their feet.
Once they had boarded, the man caused further trouble, prompting the pilot to return to the stand.
The flight was delayed for 40 minutes.
A Thomas Cook Airlines spokesperson said: ‘We have a zero tolerance policy towards any behaviour on board affecting the safety and welfare of our crew and customers.
"We’d like to thank those on board for the patience during the short delay to their flight home."
Thomas Cook didn’t say whether the man was detained or charged with an offence, or whether he has been banned from its flights.
