An easyJet flight from Bristol airport to Prague was forced to be cancelled after a stag party was accused of treating the aircraft “like a nightclub”.
More than 140 people were affected after the flight from to the Czech capital was grounded.
Police based at the airport said that the flight was cancelled with “disappointing behaviour” ruining travel plans for dozens of people.
A statement from the airport’s policing team, released via Twitter, said: “Disappointing behaviour of a few who ruined a Friday flight from Bristol Airport, not just for their mates, but for the 140+ who’s flight was cancelled as a result of their follow-up actions. It’s an aircraft – not a nightclub.”
An Avon and Somerset Constabulary spokesman said: “A group of people were taken off the flight and one, a 32-year-old man, was later arrested for a public order offence.”
An easyJet spokeswoman said: “EasyJet was required to cancel flight EZY6267 from Bristol to Prague on June 1 due to a group of passengers behaving disruptively on board which caused a delay – the flight was further delayed and then cancelled due to adverse weather conditions.”
She went on to apologise for the effects on passengers and said it had done what it could to help those affected.
The spokeswoman added: “EasyJet’s crew did everything possible to minimise the disruption for our remaining passengers who have been given the option of transferring their flight free of charge or receiving a refund.
“EasyJet also provided hotel accommodation and meals for those passengers who required them.
“Our crew are trained to assess and evaluate all situations and to act quickly and appropriately to ensure that the safety of the flight and other passengers is not compromised at any time.
“Whilst such incidents are rare, we take them very seriously, do not tolerate abusive or threatening behaviour on board and always push for prosecution.
“The safety and wellbeing of our passengers and crew is easyJet’s highest priority.”