Police haul 26 men from EasyJet flight following ‘disruptive behaviour’

Holidaymakers travelling from Glasgow to Portugal were delayed on Thursday afternoon after 26 passengers were removed from a flight for ‘disruptive behaviour’.

The EasyJet flight was due to fly from Glasgow to Faro shortly before 4.30pm on June 20, but police had to be called onto the flight after boarding.

A total of 26 men were removed from the flight, which was delayed for around two and a half hours as a result.

An Easyjet spokesperson said: “We can confirm that a group of passengers due to travel on EZY3163 from Glasgow to Faro yesterday evening were denied boarding prior to take off and met by police as a result of disruptive behaviour.

“Our cabin and ground crew are trained to assess 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 towards our staff. 

“The safety and wellbeing of passengers and crew is always our highest priority.”

Police confirmed that they were called to a report of disorder on board a plane, but added that no criminality was established.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 5.10pm on Thursday, June 20, 2024, officers were called to a report of disorder on board a plane due to depart for Portugal. Police assisted aircraft staff removing 26 men from the plane.

“No criminality was established.”