WestJet flight turns back to Calgary after "unruly passenger" refuses to wear mask

An “unruly passenger” was kicked off a WestJet flight headed to London, England, from Calgary on Wednesday night in an incident that escalated over mask non-compliance.

According to Calgary police, the passenger assaulted a member of the flight crew. About an hour into the 8.5-hour flight, the crew made the decision to return to Calgary International Airport.