JetBlue Passenger Arrested for Opening Emergency Exit During Taxiing, Prompting Security Concerns
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A JetBlue passenger was arrested after opening an emergency exit door while the plane was taxiing at Logan Airport. The incident occurred on Flight 161, which was an Airbus A320 heading to San Juan, Puerto Rico. The passenger, whose identity has not been released, opened the overwing exit "for unknown reasons" and remained on board the aircraft. The emergency slide deployed, causing the flight to be delayed until 10:30 p.m..
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Other passengers restrained the individual until Massachusetts State Police arrived on scene to detain them for further questioning. The passenger is expected to face charges and will be arraigned in East Boston District Court. Preliminary information indicates that the incident was isolated, and there is no ongoing threat to public safety. The FAA is investigating the matter.This incident has sparked security concerns, especially given the recent discovery of two dead bodies in the wheel well of a JetBlue plane, which has also raised alarms for the FBI and Homeland Security over national safety.
