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EasyJet pilots caught playing with Snapchat at 30,000ft

Footage of two of easyJet pilots playing with Snapchat while flying an aircraft “falls short” of its standards – but the airline insists the safety of travellers was not compromised.

The co-pilot can be seen in a video published by The Sun completing paperwork with a virtual owl dancing on the screen beside him.

Later, the co-pilot dances next to an animated character with the aircraft said to be at 30,000ft during a flight from Paris to Madrid.

EasyJet said the video was taken during cruise control and the flight operated safely but it would be speaking to the pilots involved.

A spokesman said: “Whilst at no point was the safety of the passengers compromised, this falls short of the high standards easyJet expect of its pilots. We will speak to the pilots involved.”

The footage was posted on the captain’s social media accounts, according to The Sun, which said passengers branded the actions “irresponsible”.

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