A 28-year-old passenger, Mohammed Ridwan Ali, was arrested after causing a disturbance on a flight from Bangladesh to Manchester Airport. On March 6, Ali consumed half a bottle of Captain Morgan’s rum and started shouting at fellow passengers, escalating an argument with his sister into a larger altercation.

As he became increasingly disruptive, staggering around the plane, the crew restrained him in his seat until law enforcement could intervene. Upon arriving at Manchester Airport, Greater Manchester Police officers noted that Ali appeared agitated, smelled of alcohol, and exhibited slurred speech and glazed eyes.

During the flight, crew members reported that Ali was drinking and had a confrontation with his sister, leading to his volatile behavior. Following the incident, his baggage was searched, revealing a 1.5-litre bottle of rum that was half-empty. Although the crew did not initially provide statements, they communicated their desire for Ali to be removed from the aircraft.

Ali’s defense attorney stated that he felt "embarrassed and ashamed" of his actions. Ali had previously endured a traumatic experience, having been stabbed in July of the prior year, leading to a coma and extensive rehabilitation. He had since relied on alcohol as a coping mechanism, with the incident acting as a wake-up call for him.

In court, Recorder David Wood emphasized the seriousness of being drunk on an aircraft, given the potential risks posed by uncontrollable passengers. Consequently, Ali received a 12-week prison sentence, which was suspended for one year. He was also mandated to complete ten rehabilitation activities, participate in an alcohol treatment program, and pay a £250 fine. He previously admitted guilt for flying while intoxicated.