The Veronicas hit back after removal from plane in baggage row

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The Veronicas hit back after removal from plane in baggage row

The Veronicas have disputed a Qantas account of their removal from a Sydney plane over an "incredibly intimidating and confusing" cabin baggage dispute. The pop duo say they will take legal action.

The Veronicas: Jessica Origliasso and Lisa Origliasso.

The Veronicas: Jessica Origliasso and Lisa Origliasso.Credit: Getty Images

Sisters Jessica and Lisa Origliasso were asked to leave Qantas QF516, which was bound for Brisbane, on Sunday morning after an argument with cabin crew.

Qantas says two passengers refused to follow the cabin crew's instructions and were removed before the plane took off.

Nine News reported the sisters claimed the cabin crew wanted one of their bags to be turned around. But the pair couldn't reach their bags and were told by the flight attendant it was against company policy to assist them.

While some cabin crew may help passengers with their baggage, the policy is in place for work health and safety reasons.

The Australian Federal Police said officers boarded the plane during an argument between the two passengers and staff. The women agreed to disembark.

But The Veronicas later hit back at reports of the incident, describing it in a Twitter statement as "incredibly intimidating and confusing".

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In a video shown on Nine News, on-lookers can be seen saying, "see ya", "get off", "get going". A policeman tells the men to "stop it".

The sisters were put on a later flight to Brisbane.

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