A 20‑year‑old passenger was arrested after attempting to open the door of a Cathay Pacific flight from Boston to Hong Kong.
The incident occurred early on Thursday, prompting a swift response from the airline’s cabin crew.
The situation was reported to authorities and the police by the airline.
According to a statement from Cathay Pacific, the cabin crew immediately attended to the situation.
They inspected the door to ensure it was securely closed before proceeding.
The crew then reported the incident to the relevant authorities and the police.
The suspect, a Chinese passport holder with the last name Zhang, was identified by the airline.
He was 20 years old at the time of the incident.
His attempt to open the aircraft door was deemed a violation of aviation security.
Police in Hong Kong arrested the passenger on Thursday for the alleged attempt.
A spokesperson for the Hong Kong Police Force told NBC News by phone on Friday that the suspect was taken into custody.
The arrest followed the airline’s notification of the incident.
Cabin crew members reported that no crew members or passengers were injured during the event.
The flight landed safely at Hong Kong International Airport.
The airline confirmed that the case has been handed over to the police for investigation.
The CX811 flight landed at 4:32 a.m. local time, nearly 30 minutes earlier than its estimated arrival time, according to Flightradar24.
The early landing did not affect the safety of the flight.
The airline’s statement emphasized the prompt action of the crew.
Under Hong Kong’s Aviation Security Ordinance, it is an offence for any person on board an aircraft to willfully tamper or interfere with any component, apparatus, equipment, or system of the aircraft.
The ordinance applies to all passengers and crew on flights operating within Hong Kong’s jurisdiction.
The suspect’s actions fall under this legal framework.
In September, a Hong Kong Airlines flight to Osaka had an emergency exit accidentally opened after landing.
No injuries were reported in that incident, according to public broadcaster RTHK.
The comparison highlights the importance of security protocols on aircraft.
While the incident on the Cathay Pacific flight involved an intentional attempt, the earlier September event involved an accidental opening.
Both incidents underscore the vigilance required during flight operations.
The airline’s response to both situations was consistent with safety procedures.
The flight number CX811 is used by Cathay Pacific for the Boston to Hong Kong route.
The airline’s statement detailed the crew’s actions and the police’s involvement.
The incident was captured in a photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images.
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The image was used to illustrate the context of the flight.
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The passenger’s attempt to open the door was reported immediately.
The cabin crew inspected the door and confirmed it was securely closed.
The incident was reported to the police and relevant authorities.
The flight landed safely at Hong Kong International Airport at 4:32 a.m. local time.
The landing occurred nearly 30 minutes earlier than the estimated arrival time.
No injuries were reported on board.
The airline stated that the case has been handed over to the police for investigation.
The police are handling the investigation of the suspect’s actions.
The incident was reported to the authorities by the airline.
Cabin crew members reported that no crew members or passengers were injured.
The flight landed safely, and the airline confirmed the safety of the passengers.
The airline’s statement emphasized the prompt action of the crew.
The suspect was arrested on Thursday by Hong Kong police.
The arrest followed the airline’s notification of the incident.
The police are now investigating the incident.
The incident was reported to the police by a Hong Kong Police Force spokesperson on Friday.
The spokesperson confirmed the arrest of the suspect.
The incident was also reported to the airline’s authorities.
The article includes a photo credit to Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images.
The photo shows a Cathay Pacific plane.
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The article was updated 21 minutes after its initial publication.
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Passengers on the flight were not injured during the incident.
The cabin crew’s quick response prevented any harm.
The flight landed safely at the scheduled airport.
The airline’s statement confirms that the incident was handled promptly.
The case has been handed over to the police for investigation.
The incident is a reminder of the importance of aviation security.
