British passengers removed from flight over vaping incident

On September 22, 2026, four British passengers—three women and one man—were escorted off an easyJet aircraft by police upon its arrival in Birmingham after a flight from Larnaca. The group was removed from the plane after repeatedly ignoring warnings from the cabin crew to cease using e-cigarettes during the five-hour journey. Other passengers reported that the group attempted to conceal their devices between their legs and disregarded complaints from those seated nearby.

Video footage recorded by fellow passenger Annalise Galstaun shows police officers boarding the aircraft to lead the group away while other travelers waited on board. According to reports, the removal process delayed the flight by more than 20 minutes. Following the incident, the four individuals were directed toward the exit by law enforcement for further questioning outside the aircraft. No further information regarding potential legal consequences or follow-up investigations has been released by local authorities at this time.