TORONTO

A London-bound Air Canada flight was delayed at Pearson airport Friday morning after police removed a passenger who allegedly made comments that concerned the flight crew.

The 22-year-old man is now facing criminal charges in the incident.

Flight AC868 was scheduled for takeoff at 8:55 a.m. Peel Regional Police received a call less than 10 minutes later.

A passenger on the plane told Sun Media that the person arrested was in seat 33c and was having a discussion about pictures of planes flying into buildings while using the hands free speaker on his cellphone.

But Peel Regional Police Const. Thomas Ruttan said he couldn’t provide details of what was said because it is considered evidence.

“They’re obviously comments that are going to cause the flight crew to be cautious,” Ruttan said.

Two men were taken off the plane but only one was arrested, police said.

“Only one male is involved in the incident,” Const. Lilly Fitzpatrick said. “The other male was just a little bit concerned and wasn’t sure if he wanted to fly but he has since reconsidered and he’s back on the plane.”

The Boeing 767 flight had 161 passengers on board, Air Canada spokesman Peter Fitzpatrick said.

“One customer became concerned by the comments of a second customer and alerted the crew,” Fitzpatrick said. “Our security and police were called. Two individuals were subsequently removed from the aircraft. Air Canada and other security officials have interviewed the crew and other passengers.”

The plane was released at 11 a.m. and was expected to depart soon after.

Sohill Agha, of Mississauga, is charged with two counts of mischief.

He has been released on his own recognizance and is scheduled to appear in Brampton court on Oct. 27.