Archive · 22 Sep 2025
Air India Express Flight: Passenger Attempts Cockpit Entry
On an Air India Express flight from Bengaluru to Varanasi, a passenger tried to open the cockpit door after landing.
The passenger was reportedly looking for the lavatory and mistakenly approached the cockpit.
Airline officials said safety protocols were not breached.
The passenger was questioned and may be placed on a no-fly list.
The incident is under investigation by authorities.
A passenger tried to open the cockpit door on an Air India Express flight.
The flight was traveling from Bengaluru to Varanasi.
The passenger was reportedly looking for the lavatory.
The airline stated safety protocols were not compromised.
The passenger was questioned and may face a no-fly order.
- Who
- A passenger
- What
- Attempted to enter the cockpit
- When
- September 22
- Where
- Air India Express flight from Bengaluru to Varanasi
- Why
- Looking for the lavatory
Passenger's Actions
Airline's Response
Cockpit Entry Attempt
Passenger's Actions
A passenger approached the cockpit door.
Airline's Response
Air India Express said safety measures were not compromised.
Investigation
Passenger's Actions
The passenger is being questioned.
Airline's Response
The airline reported the matter to the authorities.
- Airline
- Air India Express
- Origin
- Bengaluru
- Destination
- Varanasi
- Incident
- Passenger approached cockpit
- Reason
- Looking for lavatory
- Legal Action
- Under investigation
Sources
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