Italian Couple Leave Palma-Ibiza Flight After Becoming Concerned About Another Passenger

05 November 2026 г.

An Italian couple say they decided to leave an aircraft preparing to fly from Palma de Mallorca to Ibiza on Wednesday, 4 November, after becoming concerned about the behaviour of another passenger. Their account emerged on social media on Thursday, coinciding with a new wave of bomb threats affecting flights across Europe.

The couple described feeling frightened by what they considered unusual behaviour from a man carrying a large black backpack. However, there is no confirmation that the Palma-Ibiza aircraft was the subject of a bomb threat or that any explosive device was involved.

Couple Describe Their Experience at Palma Airport

In a video shared on TikTok through the account @spagnolonapulitan, the Italian couple explained that their concerns began while they were waiting for the airport bus that would take them to their aircraft.

According to the woman, a male passenger was looking at them repeatedly while carrying a large black backpack. She also said he was looking at his mobile phone before turning his attention back towards them.

They claimed the behaviour continued after passengers left the bus and boarded the aircraft. The man was reportedly seated towards the rear of the plane, on the left-hand side.

Feeling uncomfortable with the situation, the couple decided to leave the aircraft before it departed.

In their video, they explained that they had travelled around the world for approximately 20 years but had never previously experienced something that made them feel the need to abandon a flight.

They also described being shocked by the experience and relieved that they had been able to get off the aircraft.

European Flights Hit by Bomb Threats on 5 November

The couple's video attracted attention as several European flights were affected by bomb threats on Thursday, 5 November.

According to international reporting, the latest incidents prompted emergency procedures, aircraft inspections, diversions and military escorts involving several European airlines.

Affected carriers included Ryanair, Aer Lingus, Wizz Air, Finnair and LOT Polish Airlines. Flights involving destinations across countries including Spain, Italy, France, Bulgaria, Denmark, Finland, Austria and the Czech Republic were among those affected.

In Spain, the Guardia Civil confirmed that authorities had received several emailed bomb threats involving flights connected with Madrid. Security procedures were activated, and aircraft and baggage were inspected.

Other incidents included the diversion of an Aer Lingus flight travelling from Dublin to Rome to a French military airbase for inspection, while military aircraft also escorted other flights.

Initial inspections reported by international news agencies did not identify explosives or suspicious materials on the affected aircraft.

No Confirmed Connection Between the Two Incidents

The Italian couple said they only became aware of the wider European bomb alerts after waking up on Thursday morning. They subsequently connected the news with their experience at Palma Airport the previous day.

They used their video to encourage other travellers to pay attention to situations that make them feel uncomfortable and to report concerns.

However, the circumstances described by the couple remain their personal account. No information currently establishes that the passenger they described posed a threat, that the aircraft was subject to a security alert, or that their decision to leave was connected to the separate bomb threats reported across Europe.

The incident highlights the importance of distinguishing between passengers' concerns and confirmed aviation security incidents, particularly during a period of heightened attention surrounding threats to European air travel.

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