Unruly Pakistani passenger has been arrested after fight on Emirates Airlines flight. In an incident aboard an Emirates Airlines flight, EK614, a Pakistani passenger caused a disturbance prompting swift action from the cabin crew.
The episode unfolded on February 24th during the flight from Dubai to Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan.
Reports indicate that the individual, purportedly under the influence of alcohol, engaged in disruptive behavior necessitating intervention.
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Video footage circulated on social media platforms portrays the sequence of events, capturing the passenger initially in a wheelchair and later engaged in a verbal altercation with the crew, culminating in the individual being restrained with handcuffs.
This happened in Dubai flight to Islamabad this morning. Sent by a passenger who remained terrified during the flight: “Drunk guy extremely violent. Restrained and handcuffed by emirates cabin crew but I think Pak authorities let him go as he was well connected.” Q: who was he… pic.twitter.com/Mu0tE7d1rC
— Amir Mateen (@AmirMateen2) February 25, 2024
An Emirates spokesperson acknowledged the incident, reaffirming the airline’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety of both passengers and crew members.
Following the flight’s arrival in Islamabad, the disruptive passenger was promptly handed over to local authorities for further handling.
Despite the emergence of video footage depicting the incident, the identity of the unruly passenger remains undisclosed at present.
Emirates has asserted its full cooperation with relevant authorities in conducting a thorough investigation into the matter.
“Emirates can confirm that there was an unruly passenger on flight EK614 travelling from Dubai to Islamabad. The passenger was restrained by cabin crew and upon arrival, was handed over to the authorities,” he said.
“The safety of our passengers and crew is of critical importance and Emirates strives to ensure this is never compromised. Emirates is cooperating with the authorities at this time and cannot comment further.”
As unruly Pakistani passenger arrested after fight on Emirates Airlines flight, Emirates Airlines refrains from providing additional commentary on the incident.
