Passenger tries to open emergency door mid-flight

New Delhi, March 29 -- A passenger onboard a New Delhi to Varanasi SpiceJet flight tried to open the emergency exit door of the aircraft mid-air on Saturday, but was restrained by the flight crew with co-passengers help till the aircraft landed safely and handed over to the police in Varanasi.The crew immediately informed the Captain who requested the Air Traffic Controller (ATC) for a priority landing.

SpiceJet issued a statement on the incident saying, "On 27th March 2021, a passenger travelling on SpiceJet flight SG-2003 (Delhi-Varanasi) tried to open the emergency door of the aircraft in an abusive and aggressive state while the aircraft was airborne." The airline said that the passenger was brought under control by the flight crew wit...