Ryanair flight turns back to Porto after possible hijack alert
A Ryanair flight from Porto to Dublin returned shortly after take-off after the pilot reportedly transmitted a possible-hijacking alert linked to a passenger’s security report. Ryanair said the report was false and the flight later continued to Dublin after a 2-hour-33-minute delay.
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Based on two sources with available article excerpts. Source-linked claims are not independent confirmation.
Event date: The flight departed Porto on Tuesday night and later continued to Dublin after a reported 2-hour-33-minute delay. [1][2]
What happened
The flight, identified as Ryanair FR7073, turned back to Porto after take-off rather than continuing to Dublin. [1][2]
References for this detail (2)
- Ryanair flight forced to turn around after pilot sends 'possible hijack' alertaol.co.uk · Article published: Sep 24, 2026, 11:56 AM UTC
- Ryanair flight aborts journey as pilot sends horror 'hijack' alert mid | World | Newsexpress.co.uk · Article published: Sep 24, 2026, 12:26 PM UTC
The passenger reportedly told cabin crew she was being followed by three people and handed over papers for the pilot. [1][2]
References for this detail (2)
- Ryanair flight forced to turn around after pilot sends 'possible hijack' alertaol.co.uk · Article published: Sep 24, 2026, 11:56 AM UTC
- Ryanair flight aborts journey as pilot sends horror 'hijack' alert mid | World | Newsexpress.co.uk · Article published: Sep 24, 2026, 12:26 PM UTC
Ryanair said the aircraft returned because of a false security report, which was quickly resolved before the flight continued. [1][2]
References for this detail (2)
- Ryanair flight forced to turn around after pilot sends 'possible hijack' alertaol.co.uk · Article published: Sep 24, 2026, 11:56 AM UTC
- Ryanair flight aborts journey as pilot sends horror 'hijack' alert mid | World | Newsexpress.co.uk · Article published: Sep 24, 2026, 12:26 PM UTC
Other Portuguese reports said the pilot transmitted squawk code 7500, used to signal unlawful interference such as a hijacking or cockpit intrusion. [1]
References for this detail (1)
- Ryanair flight forced to turn around after pilot sends 'possible hijack' alertaol.co.uk · Article published: Sep 24, 2026, 11:56 AM UTC
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- [1] Ryanair flight forced to turn around after pilot sends 'possible hijack' alertaol.co.ukReferenced for: detail 1, detail 2, detail 3, detail 4
- [2] Ryanair flight aborts journey as pilot sends horror 'hijack' alert mid | World | Newsexpress.co.ukReferenced for: detail 1, detail 2, detail 3
Questions answered by the reporting
What this could mean for you
A flight may be delayed or diverted when a crew receives a possible security or cockpit-intrusion alert.
The aircraft can return to its departure airport while the report is assessed and the passenger is removed.
Reported basis: [1][2] · The possible effect is interpretation.
Depends on: A similar credible or false security report must be raised during a flight.
Possible consequences, not a forecast. Their relevance depends on your location and the conditions above.
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What changes the outlook
Pressure eases if…
The immediate disruption eased when the aircraft returned to Porto, the passenger was removed and the flight later continued to Dublin.
Still unclear
It is unclear whether the pilot transmitted squawk code 7500; that detail came from other reports rather than Ryanair’s statement.
The full circumstances behind the passenger’s claim and any police action are not established here.
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Sources (2)
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A Ryanair flight bound for Dublin turned back to Porto after the pilot reportedly transmitted a squawk code signalling a possible hijacking or cockpit intrusion.…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
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A RYANAIR plane bound for Dublin had to turn back to Porto following a bizarre incident involving a passenger who reportedly claimed after take-off she…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
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