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Passengers Run Onto Moscow Tarmac To Catch Missed Aeroflot Flight
Two women went to a big airport in Moscow, but they were late for their airplane trip.
They missed their flight with the airline Aeroflot.
Instead of asking airport workers for help, they walked right onto the part of the airport where airplanes move around.
That area is called the apron, and it is only for trained workers.
The airplane they wanted was already moving because a special truck was pulling it.
Airport workers stopped the airplane so nobody would get hurt.
Police and ground staff came and walked the two women away.
The women were not allowed to get on the airplane.
Airports have strict rules so people stay safe near big, moving airplanes.
Two female passengers entered the restricted apron at Moscow's Sheremetyevo International Airport on July 25 after arriving late for an Aeroflot flight.
The Aeroflot aircraft was already being towed when the women approached it.
The towing operation was halted as a precaution to avoid a possible collision or safety problem.
Airport ground staff and police escorted the two women away from the apron.
The passengers were prevented from boarding and removed from the restricted area.
- Who
- Two unnamed female passengers, along with Aeroflot ground staff and police at Sheremetyevo International Airport.
- What
- The women entered the restricted airport apron to catch a missed Aeroflot flight; the aircraft's towing was halted and they were escorted away without boarding.
- Where
- Sheremetyevo International Airport, Moscow
- When
- July 25
- Why
- The passengers arrived too late for their scheduled departure and attempted to reach the aircraft themselves instead of seeking help from airline personnel.
Key facts
- Airport
- Sheremetyevo International Airport
- Location
- Moscow
- Airline
- Aeroflot
- Incident date
- July 25
- Incident
- Passengers entered restricted apron to reach a missed flight
- Aircraft status
- Being towed when the passengers approached
- Outcome
- Towing halted; passengers prevented from boarding and escorted off the apron
Sources
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