A man has been arrested in Mexico after opening an aircraft's emergency door and walking onto the wing during a prolonged delay on the tarmac. The incident occurred on an Aeromexico flight bound for Guatemala City, which had been stuck without air conditioning or water for approximately three hours.
The Mexico International Airport confirmed that no harm was caused, but the passenger was handed over to police. The delay, initially caused by a maintenance issue, necessitated a change of aircraft after the passenger's actions, according to an incident report.
Fellow passengers have written a joint statement expressing support for the man, claiming his actions were taken to protect everyone on board. The handwritten note, circulated on social media, states that the delay and lack of air created dangerous health conditions, and that the passenger 'saved our lives.'
It remains unclear whether the man is still in custody or what charges he may face. The flight was originally scheduled to depart Mexico City at 11:30 local time last Thursday, but the delay lasted several hours before the emergency door was opened.
