A young Moroccan man, in a state of intoxication, attacked a person at Palma de Mallorca Airport this morning after security staff informed him that he could not board a flight due to visible signs of alcohol impairment. In a sudden burst of aggression, he damaged furniture in the boarding area and caused a disturbance that drew the attention of staff and other travelers alike, turning a routine departure into a scene of upheaval.
The disruptive actions included shouting and disrobing partially, and the man also threatened airline employees, prompting them to step back to avoid harm. Although the immediate injuries appeared minor, he struck one employee with a closed fist. He held a ticket for an early-morning departure to Gran Canaria, and the incident unfolded within the terminal as security measures were activated to manage the situation.
He was arrested on charges of damaging property, injuring a person, and disrupting public order.
The disturbance occurred in the early hours, with civil security personnel moving quickly to respond. Airport officials from Palma contacted the Civil Guard to restrain the passenger, who faced charges of harming, injuring, and disrupting public order. The swift intervention aimed to protect travelers and staff in the busy terminal environment.
Video footage shows not only airport workers coordinating the boarding process but also several passengers who captured the moment on their devices. The clips document the man seizing a nearby piece of furniture, throwing an object at a glass door in a manner that narrowly avoided breaking it, and engaging in a confrontation with another passenger who was waiting to board. The sequence underscores the abrupt disruption to the orderly flow of security checks and gate procedures that morning, and it serves as a stark reminder of how quickly a controlled environment can escalate into chaos.
Authorities reported that the incident began when security personnel flagged impairment and refused boarding, triggering the subsequent escalation. Investigators will review the footage and gather witness statements to piece together the sequence of events and determine any further legal actions. In the meantime, the airport continues to operate under heightened security measures while staff assist travelers with rebooking and onward connections as needed.