(Montreal) Air Transat has said that passengers partying without a mask on a recent Sunwing flight from Montreal to Cancun, Mexico, will not be allowed to board its planes as they attempt to return to Canada.
The airline said on Twitter on Wednesday that “disruptive passengers” on Sunwing’s flight attempt to return home on Air Transat flights, but will be denied boarding due to the airline’s obligation. ensure the safety of passengers and crew.
Videos from the Dec. 30 flight shared on social media appear to show passengers wearing no masks, standing out, singing and dancing in the aisle and on the seats.
In one video, a large bottle of vodka appears to have passed among the passengers, and later a woman appears to be smoking an electronic cigarette on the plane.
Sunwing canceled the group’s return flight from Cancun scheduled for Wednesday, saying the unruly behavior violated several aviation regulations in Canada as well as public health rules.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday called the conduct of the passengers irresponsible and extremely frustrating and demoralizing for all those who have followed the public health restrictions.
Transport Canada said on Tuesday it was opening an investigation into the case, with passengers who violated ministry regulations facing fines of up to $ 5,000 per violation.