A flight preparing to depart from Delhi Airport (DEL/VIDP) faced an unexpected delay when a passenger attempted to charge their phone by plugging it into the emergency exit's control panel.
The man, reportedly unfamiliar with the aircraft's layout, mistook the emergency handle's recessed socket for a USB charging port. Cabin crew quickly intervened after alarms were triggered, and the flight crew halted boarding procedures to inspect the door system.
The man claimed he was "just trying to top off his battery before takeoff." Airport security questioned him thoroughly, but no charges were filed. Maintenance teams confirmed the emergency door hadn't been tampered with or compromised.
Airline officials used the opportunity to remind passengers that emergency exits are never to be touched unless directed by the crew. Thankfully, the flight continued safely after a short delay -- and one very embarrassed traveler likely learned a valuable lesson.
No comments:
Post a Comment