- By Kamakshi Bishnoi
- Mon, 22 Sep 2025 01:44 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
An Air India Express passenger allegedly tried to open the cockpit door of Bengaluru-Varanasi flight mid-air. The airline however dismissed reports of any security threat and said the passenger, a first-time flyer, was looking for the lavatory. The plane carrying a large number of passengers landed safely at the Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Varanasi.
"We reaffirm that robust safety and security protocols are in place and were not compromised. The matter was reported to the relevant authorities on landing and is currently under investigation," an Air India Express spokesperson was quoted by ANI.
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The incident came to light after another passenger travelling on the same flight, IX-1086, posted about the incident on X.
The passenger returned to his seat quietly after the crew informed him that he had attempted to open the cockpit door, the Hindustan Times cited a source as saying.
On arrival in Varanasi, the passenger was handed over to CISF for investigation. CISF officials stated that upon receiving information about the incident, they acted immediately and evacuated all passengers safely.
Officials added that security measures need to be further tightened to prevent such incidents. Passengers should also be aware of their responsibilities and immediately report any unusual activity to the authorities.
Air India has confirmed that it is conducting a thorough investigation into the matter, and appropriate action will be taken against the passenger involved.