Early Sunday, a Sharjah to Chennai Air Arabia flight was disrupted when a passenger opened an emergency exit and jumped onto the taxiway shortly after landing. Airport officials say the main runway was temporarily shut down, causing delays for other flights and at least one diversion as operations resumed.
An Air Arabia flight from Sharjah was grounded at Chennai International Airport after a passenger opened an emergency exit while the aircraft was taxiing. The pilot stopped the plane and alerted authorities. CISF personnel rushed in and arrested the passenger, who is now being questioned. Officials are also assessing his mental state as investigations continue.
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