In an unusual incident, approximately 19 passengers were asked to disembark from an EasyJet flight due to adverse weather conditions and the plane's excessive weight. The incident took place on Wednesday, July 5, aboard a Liverpool-bound flight departing from Lanzarote. Social media platforms have been buzzing with a video from the incident, featuring the pilot explaining to passengers that the aircraft was "too heavy to take off." As part of his announcement, he requested volunteers to leave the plane, promising monetary compensation from the airline for their inconvenience. Initially, the pilot attempted to detail the technical aspects behind the aircraft's inability to achieve lift-off due to the excessive weight. Subsequently, he revealed the airline's compensatory offer to incentivize volunteers. The pilot concluded his announcement by sharing that EasyJet was prepared to provide up to €500 (approximately Rs 45,000) per passenger willing to forgo their travel plans for the evening.
