EasyJet flight grounded after pilot bitten by mosquito
The IndependentSign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “To be clear, at no point was the flight crew’s ability to operate the flight compromised, and the captain made the decision to operate as soon as the issue was resolved,” said a spokesperson. The safety and wellbeing of our customers and crew is easyJet’s highest priority and we would like to apologise to customers for the inconvenience caused.” The Independent has contacted Schiphol Amsterdam Airport for further information. Under UK law, airlines must provide passengers with “care and assistance” if a flight is significantly delayed, according to the UK Civil Aviation Authority.
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