Antalya-Astana flight makes emergency landing after altercation between passengers

Pegasus Airlines flight, which was traveling from Antalya to Kazakhstan’s capital Astana, saw a conflict break out between two Kazakhstani women and a Ukrainian couple. The argument quickly escalated into a physical altercation, prompting the pilot to make an emergency landing at Erzurum Airport around 2 a.m.

Police intervene, arrest 4 passengers

Upon arrival, police took swift action, arresting three women and one man involved in the brawl. The passengers involved in the altercation were separated and transported to different hospitals for medical checks.

After completing the necessary procedures, the passengers were taken to the police station for further investigation.

Flight continues after diversion

Following the incident, the pilot of the diverted flight resumed the journey and continued the flight to Astana, once the situation with the disruptive passengers was resolved.