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LOT Polish Airlines passenger bound for New York’s JFK detained after knocking cockpit door

The passenger was detained after approaching the cockpit door and banging on it.

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On a LOT Polish Airlines flight from Poland to John F. Kennedy airport, a passenger was detained after approaching the cockpit door and banging on it. Authorities have established that the incident happened on board LOT Polish Airlines aircraft #26 around 8 o’clock on Friday, November 18, 2022.

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The person was restrained on the ground when police arrived, according to the Port Authority, after passengers and flight crew members intervened. On Twitter, a witness shared a video of the incident.

Passengers and crew pinned the guy on the ground. pic.twitter.com/YZ8TZ8whcz

— JT Genter (@JTGenter) November 19, 2022

“Just after our LOT Polish flight touched down in JFK, a man began shouting and attempted to assault the cockpit. Crew responded promptly to tackle him and made an announcement that there had been a significant security problem “JT Genter, a free-lance travel writer, tweeted.

During the incident, a flight attendant was struck. Injuries to the victim are not known. At Gate 9, Terminal 7, Port Authority Police met the aircraft. The man was arrested and sent to a hospital for evaluation.

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PIA Reinstates Manchester and Paris Routes After EU Ban Lift

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced plans to resume flights to Europe starting in January, beginning with Paris as its first destination.

The decision follows the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) removal of a long-standing ban on the airline. PIA’s inaugural flight to Paris is scheduled for January 10, with bookings opening on December 9.

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In an official statement, PIA spokesperson Abdullah Hafeez Khan confirmed that the first flight schedule has been approved, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s recovery efforts. The EU ban had previously cost PIA approximately Rs40 billion ($144 million) annually in lost revenue, compounding its financial struggles.

With European operations restarting, PIA is now setting its sights on the United Kingdom. The airline plans to seek approval from the UK Department for Transport (DfT) to resume flights to major British cities such as London, Manchester, and Birmingham.

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These routes are anticipated to see high demand once necessary clearances are obtained. The lifting of the EU ban represents a key achievement for PIA as it works to rebuild its international network and regain its standing in the global aviation market.

By restoring flights to Europe and aiming for UK destinations, PIA is taking critical steps toward recovering lost ground and improving its financial outlook.