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“I was just kicked off the plane because I had an upset stomach and went to the toilet too often before taking off.” With this sentence on the short message service X, author Joanna Chiu causes discussions. Canadian airline Westjet has deported the passenger from one of its planes because she had used the toilet excessively before departure.
“I was already taking medication and was on the mend,” the woman raged. But what actually counts in the air? Blick provides an overview of the situations that can lead to an eviction.
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alcohol
If before departure the flight staff discovers that a passenger has boarded the plane drunk, he or she will be escorted off the plane. There is no defined alcohol limit at which such a step is initiated. However, if the affected person can barely stand on his feet or even vomits, the matter is clear.
Smoking, both cigarettes and vaping, also falls into this category. Because: The vapor from e-cigarettes can trigger an alarm in the aircraft, which affects the course of a flight.
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Sick passengers
Illness is one of the most common reasons why a passenger cannot travel. Flight staff can usually tell if a sick passenger is not feeling well at the gate. He is then advised not to board the plane.
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Strong body odor
If the crew or other passengers are bothered by a passenger’s odor, the flight may be over for the person concerned, the legal company Findlaw writes on its website. This also applies to your feet: it’s completely okay to take off your shoes when you sit down to relax. But if you walk around the cabin barefoot, bare, smelly feet can be a problem.
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Aggressive behavior or sexual harassment
If someone attracts negative attention or even becomes physically aggressive through insults or verbal attacks, there is a good chance that the passenger will not be allowed to travel with you. Another reason is sexual harassment of airline staff by a traveler. Such behavior may also lead to criminal penalties.
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The flight is overbooked
Overbooking flights is a common practice among airlines. Because: the airlines expect so-called “no shows”, i.e. passengers who do not even show up. If there are not enough available seats for the number of passengers, airlines initially rely on voluntary availability. However, if no one gives up their seat, passengers may be forced to remain at the departure point.
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Open airplane door
Trying to open an airplane door happens more often than you think. Last year, an incident in South Korea made headlines: a mentally ill man opened the door of a plane as it was landing. In other cases, similar actions ended slightly.
The final decision on the risk a passenger poses rests with the pilot. He is responsible for the safety of the passengers on board. If problems arise during the flight, the pilot can theoretically initiate an emergency landing to let the guest out.
Source: Blick
I am Amelia James, a passionate journalist with a deep-rooted interest in current affairs. I have more than five years of experience in the media industry, working both as an author and editor for 24 Instant News. My main focus lies in international news, particularly regional conflicts and political issues around the world.
