Jet2 has responded to reports that its chief executive Steve Heapy blamed airport delays and travel 'chaos' on 'lazy Brits who live off benefits and sit on their arses." There has been widespread disruption at airports across the county, including Leeds Bradford and Mr Heapy was alleged to have made the remarks at a meeting.
The meeting, between Department for Transport ministers and airline bosses was set up to try to resolve some of the issues causing disruption nationwide. The Sun made claims that the Jet2 CEO was "rumoured" to have made the comments.
Jet2 has since responded, saying they were "categorically not" the views of Mr Heapy or the company itself. Jet2 also made note of its record of zero cancellations over the past few weeks, due to a "proactive recruitment strategy," reports The Independent.
