Ryanair Passenger Ejected from Plane for Vaping in Toilet
A 21-year-old Ryanair passenger was arrested and charged with breaching aviation laws after allegedly vaping in the plane's toilet, triggering the smoke detector. The incident caused a two-hour delay to the flight from Edinburgh Airport, and the young man was detained by six police officers. A passenger who witnessed the event filmed the encounter, which has been confirmed by authorities.
Key Takeaways:
- The passenger was 21 years old and allegedly vaping in the plane's toilet before the flight was due to take off at Edinburgh Airport.
- The smoke detector was triggered, resulting in the pilot deciding to remove the passenger from the plane.
- Six police officers attended the scene and detained the young man on suspicion of breaching aviation laws.
- The passenger was taken off the plane and subsequently charged in relation to an aviation offence.
- A representative for Police Scotland confirmed that a report was submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
- The passenger was reportedly given a caution and banned from Ryanair by the airline.
Statistics:
- The incident occurred on Thursday, July 3, at around 7:55 am.
- The flight was delayed for approximately two hours due to the incident.
- Six police officers attended the scene to detain the passenger.
- The passenger was 21 years old.
- The passenger was banned from Ryanair.
Sources:
- Mr. Tristan James Walker, a passenger on the flight, as filmed the encounter.
- Police Scotland, confirmed the incident and the charges against the passenger.
- The Procurator Fiscal, submitted a report as a result of the incident.