JetBlue passenger opens emergency exit, police arrest him

JetBlue passenger opens emergency exit, police arrest him

Massachusetts state police were called to Logan International Airport in Boston on Tuesday evening after a passenger on a JetBlue flight opened a door on the plane, activating the emergency slide mechanism, police and the airline reported.

Logan Airport Incident

At approximately 7:30 p.m., police responded to JetBlue Flight 161 to a report that a passenger "without warning and suddenly opened the door of an aircraft to exit the aircraft." This was announced in a police statement.

Passenger reactions

Other passengers were quickly able to restrain the person until emergency responders arrived to detain him for further questioning. The arrested passenger is expected to face charges and is scheduled to appear in East Boston District Court on Wednesday morning, police said.

External circumstances and safety instructions

"A customer opened a flyover aisle during taxiing at Logan for unknown reasons, resulting in the activation of an emergency slide," JetBlue told CNN, referring to local law enforcement for further inquiries. The person concerned remained on board the aircraft during the police intervention.

connection with other incidents

The incident occurred just hours after two people... wheel arch of a JetBlue plane were found at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport after it operated a flight from New York. This incident adds to a worrying series Stowaway Falls that raise concerns about air travel safety. A body was also recently found in... wheel arch of a United Airlines plane flying from Chicago to Maui on Christmas Eve.

Investigations and Public Safety

The identity of the person involved in the Boston flight has not yet been released because the charges are still being refined. Initial information suggests this is an "isolated incident" and is not considered a threat to public safety, authorities said.