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Cabin crew arrested at Manchester airport after failing breath test

04 May 2026 , 11:21
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Cabin crew arrested at Manchester airport after failing breath test
Cabin crew arrested at Manchester airport after failing breath test

A pair of cabin crew members have been arrested after failing a breath test. Greater Manchester Police were called after staff grew concerned about the colleagues’ ability to fly.

Officers were called to an inbound flight at Gate 49 at Manchester Airport on the afternoon of Saturday May 2. It is understood that the captain of the flight was requested to go to the gate after he raised concerns.

The two cabin crew members were arrested after initial breath tests showed readings were above the limit for aviation duties.

However, further tests in custody revealed they were within the legal limit, and both individuals were released without charge.

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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 showed they were within the legal limit, and they were released without charge. Any further action is a matter for the airline."

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