Passenger Attempts to Enter Cockpit During Arkia Flight From Tbilisi
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A passenger in his twenties attempted to force his way into the cockpit of an Arkia flight traveling from Tbilisi, Georgia, to Ben Gurion Airport, causing a disturbance mid-flight.
The passenger reportedly began shouting and banging on the cockpit door about an hour after takeoff. Crew members and fellow passengers intervened and restrained him.
Police questioned the passenger after the aircraft landed.
Arkia confirmed the incident, stating that the situation was brought under control and flight safety was not endangered.