Frustrated flyer opens plane door and walks on wing, fellow passengers defend his actions

A frustrated flyer who opened an airplane exit door at Mexico City International Airport and walked along the plane's wing was arrested by police, but his actions were defended by his fellow passengers

The strange incident occurred Thursday as an AeroMexico flight to Guatemala was waiting to take off after a long delay when the unnamed individual opened the emergency exit and disembarked from the plane. stop on the wing and then returned to the cabin.

What at first glance may appear to be an act of misconduct or simply a panicked flyer, was an act of protest with the people who were stuck on the delayed flight forced to wait for about four hours, practically suffocating without ventilation and suffering from lack of water.

In a statement on Friday, the airport said: “Yesterday a passenger on a flight to Guatemala opened an emergency door on an aircraft while stopped at a remote position, stood on a wing and then returned to enter the cabin, without affecting the aircraft or any other person”, seconds in the Associated Press. “In accordance with international security regulations, this person was handed over to the authorities.”

The outlet reported that “at least 77 passengers” who were also on board the plane signed a written statement on notebook paper, citing photos from social media, in which they expressed their support for the man's dramatic actions.

“The delay and lack of air created conditions that endangered the health of the passengers. He saved our lives,” the statement said.

“At approximately 11:37 a.m., a Mexican airline reported the beginning of a disturbance due to disgruntled passengers on flight AM672,” a confirmation of its account appeared to offer in a filed incident report at the airport “The flight was scheduled to take off at 8:45 a.m. Thursday, but due to a maintenance alert on the plane, the captain had to return to the gate to perform necessary maintenance.”

“The passengers were disgruntled and one of them opened the emergency door and exited the wing,” the report said, according to AP. “This event required the aircraft to be changed.”

The man also received support from social media users who posted their views on X.

good for him The airline was wrong to hold passengers captive for almost 5 hours with water or ventilation.

— Kate F (@kefish) January 27, 2024

This is one way to make a great entrance! “It must have been a strong desire for fresh air! Who hasn't felt like escaping through an emergency exit at least once? Walking on the wild side! Living your best life

– Ali_Haider (@AliHaider929) January 27, 2024

Sometimes you just have to get some fresh air, right? ♂️

— Eric Pilos (@ChampEirik) January 27, 2024

almost 5 hours without fresh air or water – people could have died. free this man

— Drew (@youngpontifex) January 27, 2024

After an hour, a hostage situation should be considered. https://t.co/hAlHMNioHT

— Lance McMillan (@lancedmcmillan) January 27, 2024

Did they just let them rot in that thing for 5 hours? I would have opened the door too.

— The CWB (@therealcwb) January 27, 2024

“Airport authorities did not identify the man and declined to comment on whether he remains in custody or faces charges,” the outlet reported.

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