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Probe call into 'plane poisoning' | Probe call into 'plane poisoning' |
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A union is demanding an investigation into suspected toxic gas poisoning of an airline cabin crew. | |
Two Flybe crew members reportedly collapsed and became violently ill on a flight between Birmingham and George Best Belfast City Airport. | Two Flybe crew members reportedly collapsed and became violently ill on a flight between Birmingham and George Best Belfast City Airport. |
Flybe said all of its aircraft were manufactured and maintained to the highest industry standard. | Flybe said all of its aircraft were manufactured and maintained to the highest industry standard. |
Dessie Henderson, of the Transport and General Workers' Union, said he had held several meetings with the company. | Dessie Henderson, of the Transport and General Workers' Union, said he had held several meetings with the company. |
"They don't seem to be able to find the cause of the problem," he said. | "They don't seem to be able to find the cause of the problem," he said. |
"There has to be a more vigorous investigation into the causes of this, because the bottom line is that the cabin crew and pilots are affected by it." | "There has to be a more vigorous investigation into the causes of this, because the bottom line is that the cabin crew and pilots are affected by it." |
In a statement, Flybe said: "Any incidents involving sickness experienced by cabin crew, flight crew or passengers are taken very seriously by the company, with appropriate medical support always provided." | In a statement, Flybe said: "Any incidents involving sickness experienced by cabin crew, flight crew or passengers are taken very seriously by the company, with appropriate medical support always provided." |
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