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Unusual airport protest: Passenger walks on wing after lengthy delay

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A passenger at Mexico City International Airport (MEX) took an unconventional approach to express dissatisfaction with a lengthy delay by opening an emergency exit and walking on the wing of an AeroMexico plane.

The incident occurred on 25 January during a four-hour and 56-minute delay of Flight AM672 to Guatemala City (GUA), operated by Boeing 737-800 reg. XA-AMB.

Fellow passengers, frustrated with the lack of ventilation and water during the wait, supported the man’s actions, signing a statement that he acted to “protect everyone.”

The airline confirmed the disturbance and emphasised that the passenger turned himself over to authorities, in accordance with international security regulations.

This post was published on 28 January 2024 17:41

André Orban

M. Sc. Engineering

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