A flight from Casablanca, Morocco to Montreal was canceled because the flight attendants were furious with passengers.
Canada said it is investigating the incident that led to the flight cancellation.
Video footage circulating on social media shows a flight attendant yelling at a passenger who asked for a blanket.
According to the video publisher, "Canada flight attendants were acting crazy when someone asked for blankets because it was cold on the plane and they didn't have enough blankets." When the plane was on the runway, she made the plane turn around and tried to drive the passengers off the plane. ”
In an email to the Daily Hive, Canada confirmed that the incident occurred on July 26 on flight AC73 from Casablanca to Montreal.
While the plane was taxiing for takeoff, a female passenger asked the flight attendant to give her a blanket because the air conditioner was "too cold".
At this time, a flight attendant walked back and forth in the aisle, yelling at passengers.
She said, "Be nice, or we'll get off the plane!" ”
Then she said, "I'll tell the captain right away, okay?" ”
When another passenger asked her to contact the captain, she refused again, saying, "I don't want my crew to be bullied in any way, okay?" Everyone, watch your behavior. Be quiet and fasten your seatbelts or you'll be thrown off the plane! ”
One passenger sarcastically commented: Well, I like the attitude. Look at her attitude.
The person who posted the video also said that the passengers were angry that they didn't get the blankets, and that everyone sided with the passengers, believing that the flight attendants had acted too much.
The flight attendant reportedly later called the police and told the passenger to get off the plane.
A number of other passengers, allegedly in support of the passenger, also left the plane.
In the end, the airline canceled the flight.
In a statement to CTV, Air Canada said, "We take this incident very seriously, are investigating, and will take appropriate action." We apologize to our customers for this and regret their bad experience on this flight. ”
On Saturday (27th), there will be another flight operated by a different crew from Casablanca to Montreal.
In addition, Air Canada said it would provide compensation to passengers for the delay and the incident.
This isn't the only Air Canada flight that has been unexpectedly canceled recently.
Outbreaks of infectious viruses
On July 20, there was an outbreak of the measles virus on Air Canada flight AC1550 from Montreal to Fredericton!
As a result, more than 100 passengers on board the plane were exposed to the risk of infection, and even people at international airports and hospitals in the two cities were at risk.
Early symptoms of measles have been reported to include fever, cough, pain/redness in the eyes, runny nose, or tiny white patches in the mouth.
Within 3 to 7 days, patients develop a red, blotchy rash that first appears on the face and then spreads to the body, arms, and legs.
Health authorities say the measles virus spreads through the air or through direct contact with nasal or throat secretions from infected people. "Measles can be more serious for adults and infants and can cause complications."
Possible sites of exposure include:
- July 20, 11:20 a.m. to 3:35 p.m., Montreal-Trudeau International Airport.
- Canada Flight 1550 from Montreal to Fredericton on July 20.
- July 20 between 2:20 p.m. and 5 p.m. at Fredericton International Airport Arrivals Area.
- July 22, 5:30 p.m. to July 23, 2:30 a.m., Emergency Department, Stella-Maris-de-Kent Hospital.
- July 21, from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., at the Jean Coutu pharmacy at 10525 Rue Principale.
Anyone who has been present in these areas these days should be vigilant for symptoms, regional health officials said. Be sure to self-isolate. Don't go to the clinic, doctor's office, or emergency room. Check your immunization records and contact your health care provider if you're unsure about your immune status.