Archive · 12 Dec 2025
Cathay Pacific passenger arrested mid-flight
A young man on a Cathay Pacific flight from Boston to Hong Kong tried to open the airplane door while the plane was flying.
The flight landed safely, and no one was hurt.
The police in Hong Kong arrested the man because it's against the rules to try and open the door while the plane is in the air.
The airline said their crew handled the situation well and made sure everyone was safe.
It's important to follow the rules on airplanes to keep everyone safe.
A passenger on Cathay Pacific flight CX811 attempted to open an aircraft door mid-flight on December 10.
The incident occurred during a flight from Boston to Hong Kong, and the flight landed safely with no injuries.
Hong Kong police arrested a 20-year-old male from mainland China on suspicion of violating the Aviation Security Ordinance.
The airline's cabin crew immediately attended to the situation and ensured the door was securely closed.
The case has been handed over to the police for further investigation.
- Who
- A 20-year-old male passenger from mainland China on Cathay Pacific flight CX811
- What
- Attempted to open an aircraft door mid-flight and was subsequently arrested
- When
- December 10, with the arrest occurring early on December 12
- Where
- On a flight from Boston to Hong Kong
- Why
- Reason not specified, but suspected violation of the Aviation Security Ordinance
- Airline
- Cathay Pacific
- Flight Number
- CX811
- Route
- Boston to Hong Kong
- Date of Incident
- December 10
- Landing Status
- Safe
- Injuries
- None
- Handling Authority
- Hong Kong Police
- Arrested Individual
- 20-year-old male from mainland China
- Charges
- Suspected violation of the Aviation Security Ordinance
