Four passengers removed from easyJet flight for vaping

On September 22, 2026, a flight from Larnaca to Birmingham operated by easyJet experienced a significant disruption when four British passengers, consisting of three women and one man, repeatedly refused to stop using electronic cigarettes during the five-hour journey. Despite multiple warnings from the cabin crew and complaints from nearby passengers, the group persisted in their behavior.

Upon landing in Birmingham, police officers boarded the aircraft to escort the individuals off the plane. A video captured by 31-year-old passenger Annalise Galstaun shows the group being led away by authorities. The incident caused a delay of over 20 minutes for the remaining passengers, who were required to wait on board until the removal process was complete. While some sources report that the passengers were handcuffed, others focus on the authorities asking them to voluntarily step off for questioning, after which they complied and exited the aircraft.