Alex Onyia, a witness to the event, recounted the terrifying experience that occurred on Sunday morning, December 17, 2023.
According to him, who was seated behind the woman near the emergency exit, the situation quickly escalated into potential harm.
Passengers swiftly intervened to prevent any harm, acting promptly to stop a terrible incident from occurring.
As the commotion took place, the woman wore a smile and calmly stated that she merely wanted to test if the door would open.
The incident has raised concerns about the importance of airlines exercising caution when assigning passengers to critical seats, such as those near emergency exits.
It has stirred a debate online about how Safety protocols and screening procedures should be put in place to ensure that individuals occupying such positions are responsible and understand the importance of their role during a flight.
And the need for airlines to prioritize the safety and security of all passengers on board.
As investigations into the incident unfold, it is hoped that lessons will be learned and airlines will implement additional measures to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
See the tweet below,
I experienced a terrifying moment this morning while flying with Ibom Air to Enugu. The woman seated in front of me, near the emergency exit, attempted to open the door mid-flight. We quickly intervened to prevent a potential disaster. When questioned, she responded with a smile,…
— Alex Onyia (@winexviv) December 17, 2023
