Police called as airline boss berates own staff

Philip Meeson, boss of budget airline Jet2.com, was warned by police after flying into a rage at his own staff after becoming annoyed at the length of time it was taking them to deal with a long queue of passengers.

Officers had to be called as the airline's chief executive berated check-in workers during an early morning 'spot-check' visit to Manchester airport.

Police had to warn the millionaire about his conduct and behaviour after he used a string of four-letter words – even though his outburst was applauded by many of the 200 passengers.



They had arrived at the airport's Terminal One on Saturday after receiving a call that a man was being abusive towards staff. Nearby signs warn passengers that abusive behaviour towards staff will not be tolerated.

A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: "Shortly after 7.35am on Saturday police were called to the check-in area at Terminal One, following reports that a man was being abusive to staff.

"Officers attended and warned the man about his future conduct and behaviour under the Public Order Act." The spokesperson added that the man had admitted to officers that he had been "unprofessional and irate" but he had quickly calmed down so no further action had been necessary.