A serious incident occurred on Wednesday night when a man on a flight from Paris to Athens made threats to harm passengers on board. According to reports from Proto Thema, the incident took place on Aegean flight A3613, which departed from Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris and arrived at Eleftherios Venizelos Airport in Athens at approximately 22:30.
Approximately ten minutes after the plane took off, one of the passengers began shouting, singing, and reciting verses from the Qur’an. This behavior caused concern among the surrounding passengers, who moved away from him. The flight attendants and crew chief attempted to calm the man down but were unsuccessful. Witnesses state that when they approached him, he threatened to “slaughter” them.
The crew of the flight handled the situation with professionalism. The pilot immediately informed the control tower in Athens, prompting an immediate response from the authorities. The Airbus A321 aircraft landed on time without any delays. Upon landing, the police were present and swiftly apprehended the disruptive passenger.
The incident highlights the importance of the crew’s quick and effective response in ensuring the safety and well-being of the passengers. The cooperation between the pilot, flight attendants, and authorities on the ground ensured that the situation was resolved promptly and the disruptive individual was taken into custody. Such incidents underscore the need for constant vigilance and preparedness to handle potential disruptions during air travel.
