Ryanair: Want to sit by the window?

A Ryanair flight experienced a dramatic mid-air scare when a window shattered shortly after departure, forcing the plane to return to Thessaloniki. The flight, bound for Memmingen, encountered the incident early Friday morning, causing considerable alarm among passengers.

Reports indicate that a passenger, who was seated by the window, was partially sucked out of the aircraft. Fortunately, the passenger was wearing a seatbelt and was pulled back into the cabin by fellow travelers. The passenger sustained minor abrasions and bruises, described as "a few scrapes."

While the exact cause of the window failure remains under investigation, the incident resulted in a delay of several hours for the flight. The airline has not yet commented on the specific circumstances, but the event highlights the rare but serious nature of such aviation malfunctions. The passenger's quick thinking and the assistance of other travelers likely prevented a more tragic outcome.