Concerns were raised surrounding their fitness to perform their duties
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Two cabin crew members were arrested after concerns were raised surrounding their fitness to perform their duties, the police have said.
Police were called to an inbound flight at Gate 49 at Manchester Airport on Saturday afternoon, May 2. It is understood that captain of the flight was requested to go to the gate after he raised concerns.
Both cabin crew staff were arrested after initial breath tests showed readings were above the limit for aviation duties.
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However, further tests in custody revealed they were within the legal limit, and both individuals were released without charge.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: “Police attended the Manchester Airport on 2 May 2026 after concerns about the fitness of two cabin crew members to perform their duties.
“Both individuals were arrested after initial breath tests indicated readings above the limit for aviation duties. However, subsequent tests in custody they were within the legal limit, and they were released without charge.
“Any further action is a matter for the airline.”