Ryanair passengers reveal panic after emergency turnaround mid-flight: 'It was like a horror movie!'

A Ryanair Boeing 737-800 aircraft carrying passengers from Birmingham to Tenerife was forced to make an emergency turnaround on Sunday, December 29, 2025, after encountering severe turbulence while cruising at 35,000 feet above France. The flight, which had departed from Birmingham Airport, was en route to Tenerife South Airport when the incident occurred approximately 90 minutes into the journey. Passengers reported experiencing intense shaking and panic during the turbulence event, with some describing it as 'like a horror movie.' The aircraft safely returned to Birmingham Airport without injuries, though several passengers were visibly shaken. Ryanair confirmed the incident and stated that passenger safety was their top priority, with the aircraft undergoing standard inspections before returning to service.