Man shouts 'death to Trump' aboard flight to Glasgow, arrested after bomb threat

A man was taken into custody on Sunday after creating panic aboard an easyJet flight from Luton to Glasgow. The passenger, who reportedly shouted about having a bomb and made politically charged remarks, was restrained mid-air by fellow travellers before being arrested by police upon landing.

Passengers aboard an easyJet flight from Luton to Glasgow were left shocked and frightened when a man began shouting disturbing phrases during the journey. According to passengers, the man stood up from his seat near the back of the plane and shouted: "Stop the plane. Find the bomb on the plane. Death to America. Death to Trump."

He reportedly repeated the phrase "Allahu Akbar" -- which means "God is great" — multiple times.

The man’s outburst came while US President Donald Trump was on a visit to Scotland. His comments sparked fear amongst other travellers.

A few passengers quickly jumped into action, pinning him to the floor. Meanwhile, members of the cabin crew climbed over seats to reach his bags and check for any possible danger. However, authorities confirmed that no actual bomb was found.

GLASGOW POLICE ARREST PASSENGER

Once the plane landed in Glasgow around 8:20 AM (local time), officers from Police Scotland were already waiting on the tarmac. They boarded the aircraft and arrested the 41-year-old suspect. The man remains in custody as investigations continue.

Police said the incident appears to have been isolated and no one else was involved. "We received a report of a man causing a disturbance on a flight arriving in Glasgow around 8.20 AM on Sunday, 27 July 2025," said a spokesperson from Police Scotland.

Videos recorded by passengers during the incident have been shared online. Police confirmed that these videos are being reviewed by counter-terrorism officers to understand more about the suspect’s intent.

EASYJET PRAISES CREW FOR HANDLING INCIDENT

An easyJet spokesperson said the airline’s staff followed safety procedures. "Flight EZY609 from Luton to Glasgow this morning was met by police on arrival in Glasgow, where they boarded the aircraft and removed a passenger due to their behaviour onboard," the spokesperson said as quoted by The Telegraph

"EasyJet’s crew are trained to assess all situations and act quickly and appropriately to ensure that the safety of the flight and other customers is not compromised at any time. The safety and wellbeing of our customers and crew is always easyJet’s highest priority," they added.

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With inputs from Agencies