Midair brawl erupts on packed flight as screaming passengers jump from seats

A midair brawl erupted on a London-bound flight on September 16, prompting fellow passengers to scream and jump from their seats. The incident occurred on a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight traveling from Sylhet, Bangladesh, to London Heathrow.

According to a statement from Biman Bangladesh Airlines, the altercation began as an argument between two passengers before turning physical. Men and women were seen jumping from their seats and attempting to break up the fight as the men exchanged blows in the aisle. Several passengers attempted to separate the pair before crew members intervened and defused the situation.

The airline's general manager, Mohiuddin Ahmed, confirmed the incident in a statement, saying that the cabin crew later intervened and resolved the situation between the two passengers. He did not provide further details on the cause of the argument or the identities of those involved.

The incident was captured on video, which later circulated on social media. The video shows passengers attempting to break up the fight and crew members intervening to resolve the situation. Children and elderly travelers were among those on board at the time of the incident.

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has confirmed that the flight continued to its destination after the incident was resolved. The airline's statement did not mention whether any arrests were made or further action was taken following the incident.