Passenger tries to open emergency exit mid-flight

A passenger onboard a Delhi-Varanasi SpiceJet flight on Saturday tried to open the emergency exit while the plane was still in the air. He was restrained by crew members with help of other passengers before the individual could open the emergency exit.

The crew instantly informed the flight Captain about the situation, who then requested the Air Traffic Controller (ATC) for a priority landing.

Talking about the incident, a SpiceJet spokesperson said: “An un-presidential incident happened on Saturday in Varanasi-bound SpiceJet flight. A passenger suddenly stood and went to the emergency door and tried to open the door on board when the aircraft was already airborne.”

After the safe landing in Varanasi, the passenger was handed over to the local police.

This isn’t the first time a passenger has attempted to open an airplane’s door during a flight. Just last week, in a similar incident, Spirit Airlines confirmed that an individual tried to open the aircraft’s on a flight from Cleveland to Los Angeles.