Rugby star Henson sorry for plane drinking shame
RUGBY star Gavin Henson has apologised for drinking and “behaving inappropriately” on a flight to Cardiff, saying he is “truly embarrassed” by the incident.
The 30-year-old Cardiff Blues player was suspended after an incident on a flight from Glasgow back to the Welsh capital on Saturday morning.
Henson said: “I would like to publicly apologise for drinking on that flight, which is inappropriate behaviour.
“I admit I had been out drinking in Glasgow on the Friday night following our game against Glasgow Warriors and had stupidly carried on drinking on the flight, for which I am truly embarrassed about.
“I can see that drinking and behaving inappropriately on that flight as a professional sportsman at 7am has caused offence to members of the public, the Flybe airline staff and passengers.
“I know that I have let my t e a m- mates, c o a c hes, management, sponsors and indeed my family down with my actions.
“Drinking on that plane was inexcusable and I know I must take responsibility for it. I also accept in the light of this I need to learn from it and ensure this does not happen again.”
A Cardiff Blues spokesman said Henson was suspended “with immediate effect” following the incident, and that a meeting would be held today to discuss the matter further.
Later, airline Flybe said it was carrying out its own investigation.
“With regard to flight BE3431 from Glasgow to Cardiff on March 31, Flybe can confirm that it is gathering information from its own staff as well as those at both airports and will make no further comment at this time,” a spokeswoman said.
Henson was a wing replacement in the 31-3 defeat by Glasgow.