EasyJet flight diverted after stag do group were vaping and abusing cabin crew before being hauled off

An easyJet spokesperson said: "Our cabin crew are trained to assess and evaluate all situations and acted quickly and appropriately to ensure that the safety of the flight and other passengers was not compromised at any time."

Once the disruptive passengers had left the aircraft, the flight continued to Marrakesh.

Witness Arron Davies, who was travelling with friends Mike and Scott from Newport, south Wales, said two members of the stag do were allegedly vaping in their seats and toilet whilst drinking heavily.

He told WalesOnline: "The men were vaping in their seats and toilet, drinking heavily and to my opinion already drunk or close to when boarding."

The men were being abusive towards cabin crew and were allegedly warned six times before staff took action.

"They were being loud and using a lot of bad language despite children being on the flight," Davies added.

"They were warned about six times, but every time the one man muttered when the staff walked away, making the problem worse."

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The diverted aircraft was greeted by eight Portuguese police officers who dealt with the group at Faro airport.

Two men were led off the plane whilst the other four stag do members made their way off separately.

"One of the men gave up and walked towards the exit when he realised how serious his actions were being taken," Davies said.

"The other man stayed in his seat and was escorted out by up to eight police officers, four getting in the plane from either side."

Davies noted that the four friends were annoyed that their other two friends had ruined their trip.

Davies praised the cabin crew's professional response to the incident.

Davies added that the crew member kept his composure and made him feel safe despite the incident.

EasyJet's spokesperson emphasised the airline's strict stance on disruptive behaviour: "The safety and wellbeing of our passengers and crew is always easyJet's priority and we do not tolerate abusive or threatening behaviour onboard."