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Two Passengers Arrested After Smoking on Flight to Chania

Wednesday, 24 June 2026/Source: Haniotika Nea/1 min read

Two Belarusian women, aged 45 and 47, caused a serious disturbance on a flight from Warsaw to Chania after lighting cigarettes inside the aircraft cabin. When crew members asked them to stop, the passengers refused to comply. The incident led to intervention by airline staff and likely authorities upon landing at Chania International Airport. Smoking is strictly prohibited on all commercial flights under international aviation law, and violations can result in criminal charges, fines, or bans from future travel. For tourists flying into Crete, this serves as a reminder that Chania airport follows standard EU aviation security protocols. Disruptive passengers face detention and prosecution upon arrival. If you witness similar behavior on a flight, notify cabin crew immediately rather than intervening directly. Chania airport operates normally and this incident does not affect scheduled services.

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