The 25-year-old was on a flight which to Turkey, which had to be turned around.
Fighter jets were sent to meet the aircraft, causing a sonic boom which was heard across Essex, with Time 107.5 receiving reports from people across Dagenham and Havering.
In a statement, Essex Police said: “The 25-year-old, from Maidenhead in Berkshire, was arrested on suspicion of common assault, criminal damage and endangering an aircraft.
“She has been released on bail until Tuesday, 30 July.”
Tags: Essex