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Two Arrested After Altercation on Chania-Bound Flight

Wednesday, 24 June 2026/SourceGoogle News/1 min read
An incident on a flight bound for Chania, Crete, resulted in two arrests after passengers and crew were involved in an altercation. A police officer was injured during the response. Authorities met the aircraft upon landing and detained two individuals in connection with the disturbance. Chania International Airport (Ioannis Daskalogiannis) continued normal operations following the incident, and no disruption to other flights was reported. Travelers flying into Chania should be aware that disruptive behavior on flights is taken seriously by Greek authorities and can result in immediate arrest upon landing. The airport serves as the main entry point for western Crete, including the popular destinations of Chania old town, Balos, and Elafonisi.

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