IndiGo flier hurt as co-passenger opens safety door before take-off

February 10, 2017 15:34

In a major safety scare, an IndiGo flight passenger opened the safety door of the aircraft before take off on Friday.

The airline has registered an FIR against the passenger.

"IndiGo confirms the unruly passenger behaviour reported on flight 6E 4134 from Mumbai to Chandigarh, this morning. Just after boarding was completed and the aircraft was stationary, a passenger seated on 12C suddenly opened the emergency exit door and inflated the slide. IndiGo staff observed this and immediately alerted the captain-in-command. In the process, a passenger seated on 12A was bruised," said an IndiGo spokesperson.

"The flier was handed over to security staff and the CISF at the Mumbai airport," the spokesperson added.

"Any untoward behaviour that compromises the safety of our passengers, crew or the aircraft is of serious concern. IndiGo has filed a complaint against this passenger. This matter is now with the local authorities. We regret the inconvenience caused to other passengers," said the spokesperson.

The flight was travelling from Mumbai to Chandigarh.

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