Mexican passengers open emergency exits and walk on wings after flight delay

The airport said the man had been handed over to police.

After a four-hour delay at the Mexico City airport, an Aeromexico passenger opened the emergency exit and stepped out of the plane’s wing. British Broadcasting Corporation the report said. When the incident occurs, The plane was parked at Mexico City’s International Airport on Thursday, waiting to take off. According to Flight Aware, the flight, which normally departs at 08:50 and is expected to arrive at 10:46, did not depart from Mexico City until 14:19 after a long delay. The incident report said the delays were caused by maintenance issues.

“The passengers were upset and one of them opened the emergency door and walked onto the wing. The incident required a change of aircraft,” the report added.

Mexico International Airport said no injuries were caused but the passenger was handed over to police.

Passengers of Aeromexico Flight 672 were detained for four hours without water and poor ventilation. One passenger opened the emergency door and stood on the wing and was arrested by the National Guard. pic.twitter.com/dJAO2wN7ds

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“Yesterday, on a flight to Guatemala, a passenger opened the aircraft’s emergency door while the aircraft was stationary in a remote position, stood on the wing, and re-entered the cabin without incident,” the airport said in a statement. Planes or anyone else.”

“In accordance with international security regulations, the individual has surrendered to authorities,” the statement said.

However, dozens of passengers signed a written statement protesting the airport’s decision to hand the man over to authorities. At least 77 passengers on board signed a statement calling for the passenger’s immediate release. They said the man’s outburst was “to protect everyone and have everyone’s support.”

“All passengers on flights departing from CDMX [Mexico City] Fly to Guatemala [flight] AM 0672 stated that the passengers on board the aircraft opened the emergency windows to protect everyone and was supported by everyone as the delays and lack of air created a risk to the health of the passengers. He saved our lives,” a handwritten note from the passenger read.

Airport authorities did not identify the man and declined to comment on whether he remained in custody or faced charges.