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A member of cabin crew has been arrested on a plane which was about to depart from Aberdeen Airport. A member of cabin crew has been arrested on a plane which was about to depart from Aberdeen Airport following concerns she may have drunk too much.
A total of 144 passengers were waiting to leave on the 0900 BST BMI service to Faro in Portugal when police arrested the 24-year-old woman. The BMI flight to Faro in Portugal, containing 144 passengers, was delayed for six hours after police arrived to detain the 24-year-old.
It was believed to have been in connection with a disciplinary matter. It is understood the 0900 BST departure was halted after colleagues of the woman expressed concern.
Airport operator BAA said there was no security issue and a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal. The flight left six hours late. A report has been sent to the procurator fiscal.
The Airbus A320 plane eventually took off just after 1530 BST, after a replacement crew member was found.
Grampian Police officers breathalysed the woman, believed to be English, before she was arrested.
An Aberdeen Airport spokesman said: "The airport was made aware of an issue with a member of cabin crew and the police were alerted.
"It was unfortunate passengers were subjected to a lengthy delay."
A BMI said it was co-operating fully with the police investigation.