London - Passengers were asked to volunteer to get off an easyJet plane because it was too heavy, it has been claimed.
The captain of the flight to Malaga from London Southend Airport said wind conditions meant the weight of the 156-passenger Airbus 319 made it dangerous to take off.
Crew members asked for volunteers while the aircraft sat on the tarmac for more than an hour last week – and ten people selected to leave were offered compensation.
An easyJet spokesman confirmed the incident to MailOnline, adding: “Like all airlines, we calculate weight using high average estimates for males and females, along with 20kg baggage.
“In line with EU rules, the passengers who did not travel were offered £250 compensation and a transfer on to an alternative flight to Malaga. EasyJet would like to apologise to the passengers for the delay to their journey.” - Daily Mail