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A passenger was kicked off from a Ryanair flight to the Spanish port city of Alicante for allegedly vaping in the bathroom and setting off the fire alarm.

Footage captured by traveller Tristan James Walker shows the 21-year-old being escorted off the plane by six police officers before being hauled into a van on the tarmac.

The incident happened on July 3 at Edinburgh Airport as the aircraft was about to leave for Spain.

Tristan said the flight was set to depart at 9.45am only for it to be allegedly delayed due to staff sickness.

After the alarm sounded, the pilot is said to have informed the suspect that he would be removed from the plane.

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Tristan told Luxury Travel Daily: ‘A young lad in a group happened to set the alarm off for apparently vaping.

‘The pilot then came out after the air stewardess explained what happened, and then the pilot stated he would be removed from the plane.

‘The young lad waited for over six police officers to come on board.

Story from Jam Press (Vaping On Flight) Pictured: A video grab of the 21-year-old lad being escorted off a plane by six cops for allegedly vaping in the toilet. VIDEO: Lad escorted off plane by six cops for ?vaping in toilet? causes two-hour delay A lad caused a two-hour flight delay after he was escorted off a plane by six cops for allegedly vaping in the toilet. The 21-year-old was removed after being accused of committing an aviation offence. Tristan James Walker captured footage of the incident after he claims the toilet smoke alarm was set off. The incident took place at Edinburgh Airport on a Ryanair plane heading to Alicante, Spain. According to Tristan, 39, the flight was set to depart at 09:45am, but was allegedly delayed due to staff sickness. After the alarm sounded, the pilot allegedly informed the 21-year-old he would be removed from the plane. Tristan said that over six officers boarded the aircraft to remove the man, who was taken into a van. Police confirmed the 21-year-old was charged in connection with an aviation offence. The footage was captured on 3 July. ?A young lad in a group happened to set the alarm off for apparently vaping,? Tristan told Luxury Travel Daily. ?The pilot then came out after the air stewardess explained what happened, and then the pilot stated he would be removed from the plane. ?The young lad waited for over six police officers to come on board. ?He was taken off, he was very calm, didn't argue or anything, no drama. ?We then happened to bump into him on Benidorm?s famous strip and he told us he just got a caution and was banned from Ryanair.? A Police Scotland spokesperson said: ?Around 7.55 am on Thursday, 3 July, 2025 were called to an aircraft at Edinburgh Airport. ?Officers attended, and a 21-year-old man was charged in connection with an aviation offence. ?A report was submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.? Jam Press has contacted Ryanair for comment. ENDS EDITOR'S NOTE: We would advise obscuring the face of the 21-year-old man who gets arrested in the video prior to publication. Grabs have been provided with blurring for your reference. Video Usage Licence: (EXCLUSIVE) We have obtained an exclusive licence from the copyright holder. A copy of the licence is available on request. Video Restrictions: None.
The man was hauled into a police van by six officers (Picture: Jam Press/@itstristanjames)

‘He was taken off, he was very calm, did not argue or anything, no drama.’

Coincidentally, Tristan said that he later bumped into the man in Benidorm and he revealed more about the repercussions.

‘He explained: We then happened to bump into him on Benidorm’s famous strip and he told us he just got a caution and was banned from Ryanair.’

This is the latest incident involving vaping and smoking on a Ryanair flight this summer.

People caught breaking the law usually face flight restrictions and hefty fines of up to £5,000.

A spokesperson for Ryanair told Metro: ‘The crew called ahead for police assistance prior to departure after a passenger became disruptive onboard. 

‘This passenger was offloaded before this flight continued to Alicante.

‘Ryanair has a strict zero tolerance policy towards passenger misconduct and will continue to take decisive action to combat unruly passenger behaviour, ensuring that all passengers and crew travel in a safe and respectful environment, without unnecessary disruption.

‘This is a matter for local police.’

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