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An EasyJet stewardess threatened a family with a £100 cleaning fine if their child did not stop standing on his seat, it has been claimed.

Footage shared by Apprentice star Luisa Zissman showed the cabin crew member lecturing a family on the plane travelling from France to the UK.

TV personality Zissman claimed the flight attendant went on to threaten them with a £100 fine for cleaning if they could not “control” their child.

The airline defended the stewardess, saying it was clear from the video that she was concerned for the safety of the child. But it added: “We are sorry if the manner in which the crew member explained this caused offence.”

It also clarified that EasyJet does not charge customers for cleaning.

Zissman claimed that the little boy was not wearing any shoes and was looking at his family members sat in the row behind.

She also said the seat belt signs were not on at the time the staff member was talking to the family.

The TV personality wrote: “The little boy was about 2 and standing on the seat facing backwards to see his family in the row behind.

“He wasn't crying or making any noise or fuss, poor little mite & poor parents!”

In Zissman’s video, which was shared on Instagram, the stewardess tells the family: “He [the child] needs to sit down.

“He needs to stand on the floor but not on the seat.

“You’re an adult. You are in charge of him. You need to make sure he is safe. I need to make sure he is safe.”

An EasyJet spokesperson said: “It is clear from the video the crew member is concerned for the safety of the child so requested that they either stand on the floor or sit on the seat.

“We don’t charge customers for cleaning.

“We are sorry if the manner in which the crew member explained this caused offence.

“The safety of our passengers and crew is our highest priority.”