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@aarrongreaves67 Window split wide open, life jacket on the floor… darling hold my hand! @jhsmith93 @Paul Watson  #jet2holidays #ibizaboss #ryanair #holiday #finaldestination ♬ original sound - Aarron Greaves

 

A British passenger travelling from Manchester to Ibiza had an unsettling start to his holiday when he noticed a cracked window panel on his Ryanair flight. Aarron Greaves, 32, was surprised to find a hole in the plastic window covering as soon as he took his seat, prompting concern among nearby passengers.

 

“I saw the crack right after opening the window, so it was already there when I got on the plane,” Aarron explained. He even poked his finger through the damaged plastic, capturing the moment on video as the cracked material bent and a small piece broke off. “Everyone was scared, and no one wanted to sit close. I was pretty worried, but it all worked out okay in the end.”

 

Aarron raised his concerns with the flight crew, who reassured him that the damage did not affect the structural integrity of the window itself. Instead, it was the “window reveal,” a protective plastic trim designed to shield the window from scratches, that had suffered damage.

 

Ryanair confirmed in a statement that the affected part was superficial and had already been replaced. The airline stressed that at no point was the pressurised part of the window or the aircraft compromised, and thus the flight was safe to continue as scheduled.

 

Despite the reassurances, videos shared by Aarron quickly gained attention across social media platforms, sparking debate about airline maintenance standards and passenger safety. Many viewers expressed surprise and concern over the state of the window trim, with some questioning the overall upkeep on budget airline fleets.

 

The incident took place during one of the busy summer routes connecting the UK to Ibiza, a popular destination for British holidaymakers. The high volume of flights during peak season often draws media focus, making even minor issues newsworthy.

 

For Aarron and his fellow travellers, what could have been a moment of real alarm ended without incident. But the episode serves as a reminder of how easily small details can cause unease in the skies - and how quickly social media can turn them into headline stories.

 

 

Video: @aarrongreaves67/TikTok