Virgin Atlantic has released a statement addressing the ‘inconvenience’ caused on a flight from Los Angeles to Heathrow Airport. Met Police officers were waiting for the VS008 plane to land after receiving reports teenagers onboard had ‘endangered’ other passengers and crew on the flight.
In total nine teenagers, aged 17 and 18, were arrested at the West London airport on Monday (July 14) on suspicion of failing to comply with crew directions and endangering the aircraft. A Met Police spokesperson has today (Saturday, July 19) confirmed they were all released with no further action to be taken.
A Met spokesperson said: “Nine individuals – aged 17 and 18 – were arrested on Monday, July 14, at Heathrow Airport after disembarking a flight from Los Angeles. All were arrested on suspicion of failing to comply with crew directions and endangering aircraft.
“They were taken into custody and were released without charge. Enquiries continue.”
A Virgin Atlantic spokesperson said: “We’d like to apologise to customers for any inconvenience caused following the arrival of the VS008 at London Heathrow on July 14, due to disruptive passengers being apprehended by the authorities. This is now a matter for the police, and we are unable to comment any further. The safety and welfare of our people and our customers is always our top priority.”
Heathrow Airport declined to comment.
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