POLICE were called to a Scottish airport this weekend after a passenger on an easyJet flight refused to wear a face covering.
Officers were called to Glasgow Airport to deal with the passenger, who had arrived on the flight from Luton.
The passenger had defied new guidelines stating face coverings must be worn on board to limit the spread of coronavirus. When they became disruptive, staff called the emergency services.
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An EasyJet spokeswoman said: “EasyJet can confirm that police attended flight EZY77 from London Luton to Glasgow on Sunday, August 30 due to a passenger behaving disruptively onboard and refusing to wear their face mask.
“In line with new guidelines, all passengers are currently required to bring their own face mask for their flight which must be worn during boarding and onboard.
“EasyJet’s cabin crew are trained to assess and evaluate all situations and to act quickly and appropriately to ensure that the safety of the flight and other passengers is not compromised at any time.
“Whilst such incidents are rare, we take them very seriously, and do not tolerate abusive or threatening behaviour on board.
“The safety and wellbeing of customers and crew is our highest priority.”
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