Mid-Air Scare On Air India Express Flight, Flier Tries To Open Cockpit Door

In a shocking example of rogue fliers creating nuisance on planes, a passenger onboard a Bengaluru-Varanasi flight tried to open the cockpit door mid-air today.

The Air India Express flight IX-1086 took off from Bengaluru just after 8 am. Mid-air, a passenger approached the cockpit door and tried to open it, sources said. The door to the cockpit is secured, and one must punch in a passcode to unlock it. After the passcode is entered, the captain can allow or deny access. The male passenger failed to access the cockpit, and the crew ensured he returned to his seat.