Passenger opens emergency exit on JetBlue flight, causing delay

Policy

Simple Flying | Simple Flying

By Sky Industry News

Jan 8, 2025

A JetBlue flight from Boston to Puerto Rico faced a significant delay on January 7 after a passenger opened the emergency exit door over the wing of the aircraft. The Airbus A320 was on an active taxiway at Boston Logan International Airport when the incident occurred, causing the emergency slide to deploy unexpectedly.

The passenger's actions surprised everyone onboard. Other passengers managed to restrain the individual until law enforcement arrived. CBS News reported that state police confirmed, "Other passengers restrained the individual until troopers arrived on scene to detain them for further questioning."

The Federal Aviation Administration is currently investigating this incident. The passenger is scheduled to appear in East Boston District Court for arraignment.

Get the Newsletter

Sign-up to receive weekly round up of news from Sky Industry News

By submitting, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. By providing your phone number you are opting in and consenting to receive recurring SMS/MMS messages, including automated texts, to that number from our short code. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help, STOP to end. SMS opt-in will not be sold, rented, or shared.

This event adds to a series of similar incidents involving unauthorized opening of aircraft doors. Last year, a man attempted to open an American Airlines plane door mid-flight and faced charges for interfering with crew members. In another case, a Copa Airlines passenger tried to open an aircraft door near Panama City.

JetBlue has been in recent headlines due to other events as well. Passengers complained about their treatment during a lengthy delay on a flight from Turks and Caicos in late December 2024. Additionally, two bodies were discovered in the wheel well of a JetBlue aircraft at Fort Lauderdale International Airport shortly after it arrived from New York's JFK Airport.

Organizations Included in this History

Simple Flying

More News

Lufthansa Group leads at Berlin Brandenburg Airport with major market share

The Lufthansa Group has maintained its position as the leading airline at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) for the year 2024.

Jan 10, 2025

Emirates Aviation University celebrates graduation ceremony for emerging aviation leaders

Emirates Aviation University recently held its 34th graduation ceremony at its campus in Dubai, honoring 288 graduates from various programs.

Jan 10, 2025

Lufthansa issues €500M hybrid bond amid strong investor demand

Deutsche Lufthansa AG has issued a 500 million euro unsecured hybrid bond, as announced on January 8.

Jan 9, 2025

Light business jet crashes in Brazil; one dead

On January 9, a light business jet crashed while attempting to land in Ubatuba, Brazil.

Jan 9, 2025

Delta pledges $1 million for California wildfire relief

Delta Air Lines has announced a $1 million contribution to the American Red Cross, aimed at assisting those affected by the recent wildfires in California.

Jan 9, 2025