An easyJet passenger was denied boarding at Belfast after continuing to vape on the ramp
An easyJet passenger was denied boarding in Belfast after refusing to stop vaping on the ramp, delaying a flight to Palma de Mallorca by about 20 minutes.Summary
On Sunday morning, an easyJet flight from Belfast International Airport to Palma de Mallorca was delayed after a passenger refused to stop vaping while walking across the airfield ramp toward the aircraft. When crew members instructed the passenger to stop and discard the e-cigarette, the passenger refused and continued vaping on the tarmac. Citing safety protocols and strict aviation regulations regarding vaping in non-designated airfield areas, the flight crew denied the passenger boarding. The aircraft, an Airbus A320 registered as G-UZLK, eventually departed Belfast at 05:40 UTC and landed in Palma de Mallorca at 08:20 UTC, approximately 20 minutes behind schedule due to the disturbance and offboarding process. Under airline policy and international civil aviation rules, vaping and smoking are strictly prohibited on aircraft ramps, jet bridges, and on board all commercial flights. Airline representatives emphasize that non-compliance on the tarmac presents safety hazards and can lead to immediate denial of travel or law enforcement involvement upon arrival.
(Source：airlive)
