In a rather shocking turn of events, an easyJet pilot has been suspended after allegedly going on a wild, late-night adventure at the luxury Melia Dunas Beach Resort and Spa in Cape Verde. Reports claim that after a spirited night out at the hotel bar, the pilot decided to make his way through the hotel completely naked! Spotted around 2.30am, he apparently strolled through the reception and then continued on to the gym and spa—certainly not your standard pre-flight routine!
The captain was scheduled to fly holidaymakers back to the UK to Gatwick just 36 hours later, but easyJet acted swiftly by replacing him with another pilot. A spokesperson for easyJet confirmed the incident, stating, “As soon as we were made aware, the pilot was immediately stood down from duty, in line with our procedures, pending an investigation.”
Rest assured, your safety is always a top priority for easyJet, and they’ve taken these reports seriously. The notorious Cape Verde to Gatwick flight is easyJet’s longest route from England, clocking in at around 2,332 nautical miles over a six-hour journey—but don’t worry, it went ahead with passengers none the wiser of the drama that unfolded the night before.
Talk about turbulence on the ground before even reaching the skies! ✈️