Paris demands answers from Vueling after Jewish teenagers removed from flight

Saturday 26 July 2025 - 14:00

Paris, July 26, 2025 – French authorities have called on Vueling Airlines to provide an explanation after a group of Jewish French teenagers were removed from a flight returning from Spain. The incident, which has sparked outrage, saw about fifty Jewish teens escorted off the plane just as they were heading back to France after their holiday in Spain.

Jean-Noël Barrot, France's Minister of Foreign Affairs, personally contacted the CEO of Vueling Airlines to request "explanations" regarding the matter. According to a statement issued by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday, Barrot asked Vueling to clarify the circumstances surrounding the incident, particularly whether the teenagers had been subjected to any form of discrimination related to their religion.

This incident took place on Wednesday and quickly became a major point of controversy, raising concerns about potential discriminatory practices at airports and airlines. The French Foreign Ministry emphasized that a thorough investigation would be conducted to ensure that such incidents do not occur again. The French government has made it clear that it will hold Vueling accountable if any discriminatory behavior is found.