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An Easyjet spokesman said..."All passengers and crew safely evacuated the aircraft and returned to the airport via coach. Safety is our number one priority and at no point was the safety and well being of our passengers compromised."
Cr@p speak from the other extremity of the spectrum....
Smoke in the cabin means the "safety and well-being" of the passengers WAS already compromised.
Evacuating by slides further compromised their "safety and well-being", since they usually lead to at least some injuries.
So what exactly do you think a company spokesman for Easyjet might say in such circumstances? Do you imagine he is there to provide a detailed post-incident report to the gathered media, or might he just be inclined to say something suitably non-litigious to soothe troubled brows and prevent passengers trying another airline.
I'm certainly not questioning that what he said was nugatory and largely meaningless, but it's his job to protect the business, not scare the passengers.