Salford father and son help prevent flight diversion by calming disruptive passenger
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Salford father and son help prevent flight diversion by calming disruptive passenger

30 Apr 2026 · Originally published 30 Apr 2026 8/10 Original headline: 'It was me lad' - Dad on Jet2 flight that turned ugly says his son is real hero
A father and his eight-year-old son from Salford have been praised for their quick thinking after de-escalating a tense situation on a flight to Manchester. Their calm intervention meant the plane could continue its journey safely without needing an emergency diversion.
Source: Chronicle Live Greater Manchester
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