Drunk Ryanair passenger screamed 'I'm English' in abusive rant mid flight

Drunk Ryanair passenger screamed 'I'm English' in abusive rant mid flightStephen Blofield, 61, was so intoxicated on the plane that both crew and fellow holidaymakers feared for their safety on board the Ryanair plane that was being operated by Buzz, a court heardCommentsNewsTom Bevan16:59, 07 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesThe Ryanair flight was on the approach to Bristol Airport when the man became abusive(Image: PA)A drunk plane passenger has been jailed after he screamed "I'm savage, I drink JD" and "You can't tell me what to do, I'm English" on a flight.‌Stephen Blofield, 61, was so intoxicated on the plane that both crew and fellow holidaymakers feared for their safety on board the Ryanair plane that was being operated by Buzz, a court heard. He was today sentenced to ten months in prison and was labelled "extraordinarily abusive" by a judge.‌The court heard he had been drinking doubles at the airport in Krakow and his flight was on the approach to Bristol Airport when he became abusive, causing widespread alarm throughout the Boeing aircraft. At one point he screamed to fellow passengers "I'm savage, I drink JD." And when asked by the crew to calm down, he told them "You can't tell me what to do, I'm English."‌View 3 ImagesStephen Blofield, 61, was so intoxicated on the plane(Image: Avon and Somerset Police/PA)READ MORE: Every item that will get you stopped from boarding Ryanair flightsREAD MORE: Ryanair passenger jailed for mid-air tirade after downing doublesBristol Crown Court heard the captain was even forced to abandon his initial landing attempt because Blofield refused to remain seated and secure his seatbelt. Blofield, of Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, also ignored the pilot's demands and was filmed on police bodyworn footage being arrested at Bristol Airport on board after landing.The defendant had earlier pleaded guilty to four charges relating to the incident o...