Two cabin crew arrested at Manchester Airport over fitness to perform duties concerns

Two flight attendants were taken into custody after doubts were raised over their fitness to carry out their duties, according to police. Officers were called to an incoming flight at Gate 49 at Manchester Airport on Saturday afternoon, 2 May. It is understood that the captain of the flight was asked to attend the gate after raising concerns. Both members of cabin crew were arrested after preliminary breathalyser tests returned readings above the permitted threshold for aviation duties, reports the Manchester Evening News . However, subsequent tests carried out while in custody revealed they were within the legal limit, and both individuals were released without charge. A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: "Police attended the Manchester Airport on 2 May 2026 after concerns about the fitness of two cabin crew members to perform their duties. "Both individuals were arrested after initial breath tests indicated readings above the limit for aviation duties. However, subsequent tests in custody they were within the legal limit, and they were released without charge. "Any further action is a matter for the airline."