Salford father and son praised for calming disruptive passenger on Manchester flight
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Salford father and son praised for calming disruptive passenger on Manchester flight

30 Apr 2026 · Originally published 30 Apr 2026 8/10 Original headline: Dad says son, 8, is the hero after what he did on Jet2 flight
James Rose and his eight-year-old son Phoenix stepped in to help cabin crew when a passenger became distressed on a flight back to the UK. By chatting with the woman and sharing football cards, the pair successfully de-escalated the situation and prevented the plane from needing an emergency diversion.
Source: Liverpool Echo Greater Manchester
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