A passenger has been accused of alleged drunken behaviour while travelling on a flight from Glasgow to Turkey, in which the passenger was acting so aggressively the pilot was forced to turn the plane around.

The 28-year-old passenger caused alarm while travelling on-board the flight, leading the cabin crew to fear that he would endanger the safety of travellers on board as well as the aircraft, a court heard.

The man could possibly face a £40,000 fine from the tour operator over the incident, it has been reported.

It is also believed that Mr McLaughan told the woman next to him that the plane would crash and that everyone on board would die.

One of the flight attendants first noticed there was a problem when she saw Mr McLaughlan drinking heavily and having a heated discussion with another passenger.

It has also been reported that the man was dragged off the flight after he was unconscious from drinking so much.

In McLaughlan’s defense, his lawyer said that he had a couple of drinks prior to boarding the aircraft because of his fear of flying.

Mr McLaughlan has already received a fine of £3,150 by the court, however could still face further fine from the liquidator of XL Leisure Group worth about £40,000, for hotel room fees and airport charges incurred because of the resultant delays.