In a surprising turn of events, a man received praise after opening a plane's emergency exit and walking out onto its wing. The incident occurred at the Mexico City International Airport last week. According to reports, the passenger performed this action during a delay, which left the passengers waiting for four hours without ventilation or water.
While the airport confirmed that the man had been turned over to the police, it seems he may not have been the criminal one might have assumed. Dozens of fellow passengers backed him up by signing a statement expressing their support for his actions. In their written account, they claimed that the airline had kept them waiting for an extended period of time without basic necessities.
The airport released a statement saying that the passenger had opened the emergency door while the plane was parked at a remote position. He then stepped onto the wing before re-entering the cabin. Fortunately, neither the aircraft nor any other passengers were affected by his actions. Complying with international security regulations, the man handed himself over to the authorities.
However, it is still unknown whether the man is in custody or facing any charges. There have been conflicting reports about the incident's resolution. The AeroMexico flight to Guatemala, which experienced the delay, was eventually changed after the man's actions.
The statement made by the fellow passengers shed light on their perspective. They claimed that the delay and lack of air circulation created unhealthy conditions, endangering their health. According to them, the man acted to protect everyone's well-being, and they believe he saved their lives.
The incident report filed with the airport authorities largely supported the passengers' version of events. It stated that the disturbance began due to passenger discontent on flight AM672, which was scheduled to depart that morning. However, a maintenance alert forced the captain to return to the gate for necessary repairs. This led to dissatisfaction among the passengers, one of whom opened the emergency exit and walked out onto the wing.
Flight tracking sites confirmed that the flight to Guatemala was delayed for almost five hours. Additionally, a video recorded by one of the passengers showed the discomfort they experienced during the delay. They were seen fanning themselves and requesting water from the flight attendants.
The situation surrounding this incident remains unresolved, with many questions still unanswered. However, the support voiced by fellow passengers suggests that there may be more to the story than meets the eye. Hopefully, further information will emerge to clarify the situation and provide a complete understanding of the events that transpired on that day.
