Scoot removes passenger from S’pore-bound flight in Macau over disruptive behaviour
The passenger was handed over to the local authorities at Macau International Airport, Scoot said.
A passenger was removed from a Singapore-bound Scoot flight before departure from Macau on September 27 due to disruptive behaviour, according to an incident reported on Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu on September 28. In the video, a woman is seen being escorted off the aircraft by officers resembling Macau police and Scoot flight attendants.
Passengers are heard clapping in the background, indicating their support for the swift action taken. The post, which has received over 980 likes and 80 comments, claims the incident caused a two-hour flight delay. Scoot confirmed the incident occurred on flight TR905, which departed for Singapore at 8:46pm local time after being handed over to local authorities at Macau International Airport.
The airline did not disclose the nature of the passenger's disruptive behaviour, stating that all other passengers remained on board and were served refreshments. Scoot apologized for the disruption and inconvenience, emphasizing that the safety and well-being of customers and crew are their top priorities and they will take appropriate measures against any passenger posing a risk. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.
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