Two women have been kicked off an Air Canada flight on the first leg of their trip to Vienna after they refused to sit in vomit-covered seats during a five-hour flight.

Air Canada staff had sprayed perfume and left coffee grounds in the seat pockets in an effort to eliminate the stench from the flight from Las Vegas to Montreal on August 26, caused by passengers from a previous trip.

The two passengers, whose seats and seat belts were still wet with vomit residue, complained about the dire conditions before takeoff. But officers said there was nothing they could do as the plane was full.

The pilot then walked up to the two ladies and told them they would be escorted off the flight and put on a no-fly list for being ‘rude’ to flight attendants.

Witnesses seated behind the women said they were not rude at any time, although they had every reason to be after being forced into rancid seats.

Susan Benson (pictured) was a witness on board the Air Canada flight. She said she was seated in the row behind the two women who underwent the ordeal on August 26.

Air Canada admitted passengers did not receive the “level of care” expected from the airline. But the ordeal has prompted many netizens to vow to boycott the company over the mistreatment.

Susan Benson, who was on flight AC1706 from Las Vegas to Montreal, wrote on social media: “So we recently flew with Air Canada from Las Vegas to Montreal.

“Seated in front of us were two ladies and a gentleman who had difficulty sitting down. There was a foul smell but we weren’t sure at first what the problem was.

“Apparently, on the previous flight, someone had vomited there. Air Canada attempted a quick clean before boarding, but clearly was unable to do a thorough clean.

Benson said the airline tried to mask the smell of vomit by putting ground coffee in the seat pocket and spraying perfume in the area – but it clearly didn’t work.

She added: “When the clearly upset passengers tried to explain to the flight attendant that the seat and seat belt were wet and there was still visible vomit residue in their area, the attendant flight attendant apologized but explained that the flight was full and there was nothing they could do.

“Passengers said they could not be expected to sit in vomit for five hours.

“They argued for several minutes and then the stewardess said she would call her supervisor.

“The supervisor reiterated the same. We’re sorry, but you have to, the flight is full and there are no other seats available. Passengers asked if they could at least have blankets to sit on and some wipes to clean themselves more.

“Reluctantly, they were given blankets, wipes and other vomit bags. It’s the best Air Canada can do.

After collecting blankets and wipes from the passengers, Benson said the pilot himself descended from the cockpit and addressed the complaining flyers.

She said they were left with two options.

Eventually, they were kicked off the flight “for refusing to sit in vomit for five hours.”

Benson added: “The pilot came down the aisle and knelt down very calmly and told the two ladies they had two choices: they could leave the plane of their own accord and arrange flights on their own. fresh, or they would be escorted off the plane. plane for safety and placed on a no-fly list!

“When they asked him why, he said they were rude to the flight attendant. It certainly wasn’t! They were upset and firm, but not rude!

“The passenger next to them explains to the pilot that they literally have vomit in their seat and as a police officer they would never treat people like that.”

“He explained that they weren’t being rude, just upset. The pilot stood up and walked to the front of the aircraft. The next thing we know is that security came down the aisle and escorted the two ladies off the plane! For what? Refuse to sit in vomit for five hours!

“Air Canada literally expects the passenger to either stay in the vomit or be escorted off the plane and placed on a no-fly list!”

“I don’t know if they were actually put on the no-fly list or not. I can’t stop thinking about these two ladies. They did nothing wrong.

“They were flying to Vienna via Montreal. I am ashamed to be Canadian and I am ashamed of Air Canada. I would like as many people as possible to share this.

“I have already complained directly to Air Canada and posted it on other social media platforms. I hope they find a good lawyer and sue Air Canada.

“Shame on you Air Canada! shame on you!’

Air Canada said in a statement: “We are reviewing this serious matter internally and have followed up directly with customers as our operating procedures were not properly followed in this case.

“This includes apologizing to these customers, as they clearly did not receive the level of care to which they were entitled, and addressing their concerns.

“We are keeping in touch with them on this.”

One person, after hearing about the ordeal on social media, wrote: “There was a simple solution. Delay boarding the flight until seats, seat belts, trays, etc. have been thoroughly cleaned and disinfected and the area has been fumigated.

“This was a health risk to passengers and should have been treated as a biologically dangerous situation, so a flight delay is an entirely appropriate decision.”

Another added: “This was not handled properly by Air Canada. The company should always be prepared to handle vomit cleanup in a medical and hygienic manner.

“It is possible that all passengers were subjected to an unsanitary sanitary environment.”

And a third said: “I wonder what the pilot or the security guards would have done if they had to sit in those seats!!! disgusting!!!’

A furious fourth person added: “Vomiting, like blood and feces, is biologically hazardous waste. They were prepared to subject these 2 women to potentially infected materials.

“The Canadian Ministry of Health should close the airline.”

Another wrote: “Total d**k, who should lose his license and never be given the responsibility of getting passengers safely to their destination. »