EasyJet captain suspended after drunken incident

The budget airline grounded an unnamed captain after witnesses reported a drunk and naked incident at a Cape Verde hotel.

EasyJet captain suspended after drunken naked incident in Cape Verde hotel

EasyJet has suspended an unnamed captain after witnesses reported seeing him drunk and naked at a luxury hotel in Cape Verde in the early hours of August 5. The pilot was due to operate a return flight to Gatwick more than a day later but was grounded after hotel guests complained and a replacement pilot was found.

The airline told the BBC that the matter is under investigation and that safety remains its top priority for passengers and crew.

This incident highlights how airlines handle after hours conduct and the line between private behavior and professional duty. Pilots are expected to uphold high standards at all times, and a lapse can shake public confidence even when the person is off duty. EasyJet moving quickly to ground the captain signals that safety is non negotiable and that the company will act when concerns are raised.

The episode also tests EasyJet’s handling of a difficult story in a crowded media environment and a brand sensitive market. Regulators may monitor how the investigation unfolds and whether any disciplinary steps follow. For travelers, the event underscores that trust in air travel rests on more than schedules and prices; it rests on consistent conduct from crews.

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