Wizz Air reacts after a serious incident aboard a Bucharest – Norway flight. The airline condemns abusive behaviors and says it has zero tolerance to violence.
Wizz Air reacts after the incident on board a Bucharest – Norway Photo: Archive
A Wizz Air flight from Bucharest Otopeni to Oslo, scheduled for Friday, May 30, was delayed by more than two hours after several passengers became violent just before take -off.
According to the airline, the passengers involved had a “Unbrepreated behavior ” And they became “Aggressive towards the crew members during the embarching procedures”.
Wizz Air reaction: “Zero tolerance to abusive behaviors”
Wizz Air said that the crew managed the situation according to the standard procedures, and the authorities were called on the spot.
“The flight and cabin crew managed the situation as they are trained. Local authorities were called to the aircraft and the undisciplined passengers were handed over to the police and landed”, It is shown in the statement sent by the company.
Wizz Air representatives also stated that the aircraft later took off from Bucharest and reached Oslo safely, despite the delay.
“Safety and security are the main priorities of the airline, and Wizz Air reaffirms that it has zero tolerance to abusive behaviors against passengers and its staff.“Added the low-cost operator.
“They want to beat the pilot!”
The incident was caught on the cameras of mobile phones by other passengers. In a video clip distributed by the online press, we hear shouts and threats. A witness exclaims: “They want to beat the pilot! There is no such thing, incredible! ”.
According to the press, the scandal started immediately after boarding, when several passengers were beaten, and one of them began to swear and threaten the crew.
The police from Transport intervened, and the 9 people involved were escorted outside the aircraft and led to hearings.
Flight was resumed after police intervention
The Wizz Air W4 3215 flight eventually took off with a delay of about two and a half hours. So far, the Transport Police did not provide additional information about the ongoing investigation or possible sanctions.
Wizz Air has reiterated in his statement that such behaviors will not be tolerated, emphasizing his commitment to the safety of all passengers and employees.
