The flyer was stopped before he could enter the cockpit and was handed over to the authorities upon landing in Varanasi, ANI has reported.
"We are aware of media reports regarding an incident on one of our flights to Varanasi, where a passenger approached the cockpit entry area while looking for the lavatory. We reaffirm that robust safety and security protocols are in place and were not compromised. The matter was reported to the relevant authorities on landing and is currently under investigation,” the spokesperson said.
What happened on board
Air India Express flight IX-1086 departed from Bengaluru shortly after 8 am. During the journey, a male passenger walked up to the cockpit door and attempted to open it. The cockpit is secured with a passcode system, and entry is granted or denied by the captain after the code is entered. The passenger was unable to gain access, and the crew guided him back to his seat.
The reason behind his attempt remains unclear. He was travelling with seven companions. On arrival in Varanasi, he was handed over to Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel. Officials said the luggage of both the passenger and his group was re-checked as part of the security protocol.
Air India Express flight makes emergency landing
In a different incident, An Air India Express flight was forced to make an emergency landing at Visakhapatnam Airport on last Thursday after a suspected bird strike. The flight, originally headed to Hyderabad, had to cut short its journey following the incident.
Airport director N Purushottam said the pilot of flight IX 2658 reported an engine issue shortly after take-off and requested an emergency landing. The aircraft safely returned to Visakhapatnam, where all passengers were deboarded. He added that the airline is arranging alternative travel for the affected passengers.
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