‘Drunk’ mum kicked off BA flight with baby and toddler
A British Airways flight was delayed in Tenerife while the airline removed a drunk mother with her baby and toddler.
The woman was allegedly kicked off the flight for demanding more alcohol before take-off, said the Sun.
As a result, BA2731 to Gatwick was delayed. The airline apologised. In a statement, BA said:"Our customers and crew deserve to enjoy their flights, without any form of disruption.
"This sort of behaviour will not be tolerated, and the appropriate action will always be taken.
"We are sorry to our customers for the short delay on this flight."
The Sun reported that the woman had been drinking in the Tenerife Sur Airport bar before boarding the flight, where she got into an argument.
When cabin crew refused to serve her any more drink, she was removed together with her baby and two-year-old child and five friends.
Linsey McNeill
Editor Linsey McNeill has been writing about travel for more than three decades. Bylines include The Times, Telegraph, Observer, Guardian and Which? plus the South China Morning Post. She also shares insider tips on thetraveljournalist.co.uk
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