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Flight makes emergency landing after Swiss woman gets angry over champagne refusal

The German police said the 44-year-old business class passenger became aggressive after she was refused more sparkling wine on the flight from Moscow.

Updated on: Dec 11, 2017, 08:38:53 IST
Press Trust of India, Berlin | By
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German police say the pilot of a passenger jet destined for Zurich made an unscheduled stop at Stuttgart airport because a Swiss passenger become aggressive after being denied champagne.

The German police said the total cost involved in the unplanned stopover likely amounted to several tens of thousands of euros. (Representational Photo)
The German police said the total cost involved in the unplanned stopover likely amounted to several tens of thousands of euros. (Representational Photo)

Reutlingen police say crew members were unable to calm the 44-year-old business class passenger, who was angered by their refusal to serve her more sparkling wine on the flight from Moscow Saturday.

Police said in a statement on Sunday that the woman, who wasn’t named, was escorted off the Airbus A320 and ordered to pay a security of 5,000 euros.

They said the 43 passengers on board were never in danger, but the total cost involved in the unplanned stopover likely amounted to several tens of thousands of euros.

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