Investigation launched after two passengers seen going in and out of cockpit 'laughing and giggling' during Ryanair flight
- Two women permitted into cockpit of Ryanair flight to Berlin, Germany
- Ryanair state the women were off-duty staff, and have investigated
- But in light of Germanwings disaster where 150 people were killed, actions brought concern to passengers on board
An investigation is underway after two passengers were allegedly seen making frequent visits to the cockpit during a Ryanair flight from Dublin to Berlin Schönefeld.
Two women, who were believed to be off-duty Ryanair members of staff wearing their staff lanyards, were passengers on the plane and were not wearing their uniform.
The Irish Aviation Authority has decided to probe the incident, which took place on Good Friday, after fellow passengers on board expressed their concerns about the behaviour.
The Irish Aviation Authority are investigating after two female passengers were allowed in the cockpit of a Ryanair flight mid-flight
Speaking to Independent.ie a passenger named Bridget who was travelling on the flight spoke of how once the plane had taken off, two women were spotted coming out of the cockpit.
Ryanair has since confirmed there were a total of three off-duty workers on board the flight.
The passenger also claimed she had seen the two women 'drinking in the airport' before the flight out.
She said: 'Later, when the captain said 'we're getting ready to descend', the two girls went back up. They were laughing and giggling and taking photos of each other.
The actions of the two women in visiting the cockpit, who have since been revealed as off-duty Ryanair staff, left fellow passengers on board concerned (file photo, not actual cockpit)
'With things being so strict since the (Germanwings) Alps crash, I don't think this should be allowed.'
A Ryanair spokesperson told MailOnline Travel: 'We have investigated this matter. These were three Ryanair employees travelling off duty.
'All three were wearing their Ryanair ID and were known to the flight crew.
A spokesperson for the Irish Aviation Authority told MailOnline Travel: 'The IAA is currently investigating the incident in question.
'In general access to the cockpit is restricted to operational staff, including staff passengers, provided they are known to the Commander.'