Passengers allegedly attacked airport staff after they were thrown off a plane for reportedly being drunk.
Dramatic footage shows one man trying to restrain another in a bear hug as he attempts to pick up a stanchion to use as a weapon.
Behind a customer service desk, another individual appears to barge into several people before hurling what looks to be a bottle of water.
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Several airport employees can be seen fleeing the area to avoid getting caught up in the brawl.
Witnesses said a number of the passengers appeared to be intoxicated, as reported by Need To Know.
The group, believed to be a family, allegedly turned violent, with one member reportedly damaging the aircraft before take-off.
Airline staff then decided to remove them from the Aeroméxico flight yesterday (8 July) on safety grounds.
After being escorted off the aircraft, they allegedly confronted customer service staff in the Terminal 2 departure lounge at Mexico City International Airport, triggering the chaotic scenes.
Security personnel and bystanders stepped in to break up the fight.
The airport said in a statement: “Regarding information circulating on social media showing several people fighting in the departure lounge of Terminal 2 at this airport, we wish to clarify the following: In accordance with its powers, this airport requested the intervention of the relevant authorities, who brought the individuals involved before the Civic Court.
“This was done to preserve order and prevent further disruption to other passengers and airport facilities.”
