WestJet passenger Stephen Bennett started his flight to fall asleep

A WestJet passenger from Burnaby, BC is now considering taking legal action after he was forced to leave Cuba because of an aircraft earlier this month. to be asleep while the plane was still on the ground.

Stephen Bennett took a sleeping pill once on the plane on October 13, following the doctors' recommendations. They suggested he take narcotics when he stole to relieve nerve damage and leg pain after a stroke two months ago, according to CBC News.

Bennett said his wife had woken him up at the request of airline staff, who had stated that he had to be vigilant before takeoff in case of an accident.

Doctor confirmed health

Another passenger, witnessed the exchange, told the chain that Bennett was awake within five minutes. An on-board nurse also assured the crew that Bennett was fine, but was told that paramedics had to do an air test outside the plane. .

"There was no manners, no politeness … The paramedics came and said that there was nothing wrong with him, he is perfectly alert, I can see in his eyes, he's good, "Bennett told Global News. He also allegedly showed the crew an email from his doctors confirming he was fit to fly.

WestJet did not comment directly on the situation, but said on Twitter that it was only following Transport Canada's regulations by not transporting "a person whose actions or statements at the time of the investigation were not". registering or boarding indicate that they could pose a security risk. " from the aircraft, the crew or from themselves. "

They then explained that this included people suffering from alcohol or drugs.

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