In a shocking incident, an Aeromexico passenger opened the emergency exit door and began walking on the plane's wing. According to a BBC report, the incident occurred while the plane was still parked waiting to take off from Mexico's international airport.
The man took this action after his flight to Guatemala City was delayed for nearly five hours, leaving passengers without air conditioning or water. After the man reboarded the plane, he was taken into custody by local police.
“Yesterday, a passenger on a flight to Guatemala opened the emergency door of a stationary airplane at a remote location, stood on the wing and re-entered the cabin, but did not come into contact with the airplane or people,” the airport said in a statement to the Associated Press. There was no impact.” In accordance with international security regulations, the person surrendered to authorities. ” (Also read: Virgin Atlantic flight canceled after passenger makes gruesome discovery on plane wing)
While the man was being taken away by police, other passengers gathered to issue a joint statement, supporting the man's actions and saying he was “trying to save a life”. “The delay and lack of air created a situation that put the passenger's health at risk. He saved our lives,” the passengers wrote in a statement.
Several videos and photos of the incident were shared on X and quickly went viral. The post shows excited people waiting on the plane, and also shows one passenger arguing with a flight attendant.
See the post here.
This post was shared on January 27th. Since posting, the share has garnered him over 300,000 views and over 1,300 likes. In the comments section of this post, many said, “They would have done the same thing.''
Here are people's reactions:
“It reminded me that I have to do whatever it takes to survive,” one person wrote.
Another added: “I would have done the same.”
A third wrote: “Aeromexico service is terrible. A week ago my flight was delayed for 36 hours and no one answered @aeromexico.”
Airport authorities have not identified the man and declined to comment on whether he remains in custody or whether he will face charges. Flight tracking site AM672 to Guatemala City has been confirmed to have been delayed for 4 hours and 56 minutes.
