Other passengers support man who opened emergency exit and walked on plane's wing in Mexico airport

Vartha Bharati | 28-01-2024 | 20:34:00 IST

Representational Image | PC: PTI

Mexicocity: At first it sounds like a typical case of bad behaviour aboard airplanes.

The Mexico City International Airport acknowledged in a statement on Friday that a man had opened an emergency exit and walked out on a wing of a plane that was parked and waiting for takeoff Thursday.

The airport said the man had been turned over to police.

But dozens of fellow passengers signed a written copy of a statement saying the airline made them wait for four hours without ventilation or water while the flight was delayed. According to photos of the statement posted online, fellow passengers said he acted "to protect everyone, with the support of everyone".

The airport said in a statement that ''yesterday a passenger on a flight to Guatemala opened an emergency door on a plane while it was stationary at a remote position, stood on a wing and then re-entered the cabin, without affecting the aircraft or anyone else''.

"In line with international security regulations, this person turned himself over to the authorities," it said.

At least 77 passengers aboard the AeroMexico flight to Guatemala signed a statement handwritten on notebook paper, photos of which were posted on social media, supporting the man's actions.

"The delay and lack of air created conditions that endangered the health of the passengers. He saved our lives," according to the statement.

The airport said the man had been turned over to police.

"In line with international security regulations, this person turned himself over to the authorities," it said.

At least 77 passengers aboard the AeroMexico flight to Guatemala signed a statement handwritten on notebook paper, photos of which were posted on social media, supporting the man's actions.

"The delay and lack of air created conditions that endangered the health of the passengers. He saved our lives," according to the statement.

An incident report filed with airport authorities largely confirmed that version.

"Around 11:37 a.m., a Mexican airline reported the beginning of a disturbance due to passenger discontent on flight AM672," according to the report.

"The flight had been due to lift off at 8:45 a.m. on Thursday, but because of a maintenance alert on the plane, the captain had to return to the gate for the required maintenance." "The passengers were unhappy and one of them opened the emergency door and stepped out on the wing," the report said. "This event required the plane to be changed." Airport authorities did not identify the man, and they declined to comment on whether he remains in custody or faces charges.

Flight tracking sites confirmed that flight AM672 to Guatemala City was delayed for 4 hours and 56 minutes Thursday.

A video apparently recorded aboard the flight showed passengers fanning themselves and asking a flight attendant for water.

AeroMexico did not immediately respond to an email request for comment.

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Caste census will form basis for future policy decision, says CM Siddaramaiah

06-05-2026 ¦ 06-05-2026 IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah (PTI)

Mysuru (Karnataka) (PTI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said that the ongoing caste census would form the basis for future policy decisions, asserting that the exercise was crucial to advancing social justice in the state.

Addressing a gathering at the Siddarameshwara Jayanti celebrations here, he said caste enumeration was being carried out for the first time since 1931 and would be followed by deliberations once the report is submitted.

"At present, a caste census (Jaati Sameekshe) is underway. After the report comes, we will discuss it and take necessary decisions," Siddaramaiah said.

He underlined the government’s commitment to equality, stating, "We are committed to social justice. No one should face injustice. Even if not 100 per cent, we will strive to ensure 99 per cent justice."

Referring to measures aimed at addressing intra-caste disparities, the chief minister said the government had already implemented internal reservation based on revised classifications.

"We have gone beyond the Nagamohan Das report and implemented internal reservation… now it has been revised to 5.25 per cent, 5.25 per cent, and 4.5 per cent. This has been approved by the Cabinet," he said.

Siddaramaiah said the broader objective was to ensure equitable distribution of resources and opportunities, while reiterating that policy interventions would be guided by constitutional principles.

"Our objective is equal share and equal life for all," he said.

He also emphasised the role of education in eliminating inequalities, particularly among marginalised communities, and said empowerment was essential to dismantle entrenched caste hierarchies.

"Only when people gain such empowerment can caste divisions be eradicated. Education is essential for this," he added.

The CM said the government would examine demands raised by various communities and take decisions based on feasibility, while ensuring that benefits reached all sections without discrimination.