An Air India Express flight from Bengaluru to Varanasi faced a security scare on Monday when a passenger tried to open the cockpit door.
The incident occurred on flight IX-1086.
ET Bureau has learnt that the passenger entered the cockpit area and even entered the correct passcode.
However, the captain refused to open the door, fearing a potential hijack. The passenger was reportedly travelling with eight other companions.
On landing, all nine passengers were handed over to the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) for further investigation.
Air India Express has not yet released an official statement regarding the incident.
The incident occurred on flight IX-1086.
ET Bureau has learnt that the passenger entered the cockpit area and even entered the correct passcode.
However, the captain refused to open the door, fearing a potential hijack. The passenger was reportedly travelling with eight other companions.
On landing, all nine passengers were handed over to the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) for further investigation.
Air India Express has not yet released an official statement regarding the incident.
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