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Passenger Puts Razor Blade To Woman’s Neck On JetBlue Flight

A Drunk Passenger was arrested for holding a razor blade to a woman’s neck

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An drunken passenger on a JetBlue aircraft from New York JFK to Salt Lake City allegedly brought a two-inch cut-throat razor close to a woman’s neck, seemingly just because she decided to stop talking to him and instead she start watching a movie on the plane’s in-flight entertainment system.

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Following the horrifying event on Tuesday morning, Merrill Darrell Fackrell of Utah has been charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and carrying a concealed dangerous weapon inside an aircraft.

On JetBlue flight B6-871, Fackrell was seated in a window seat in row six next to a woman who was occupying the middle seat, and her husband, who was occupying the aisle seat. Despite being aware that Fackrell appeared to be talking to himself, the woman put on some headphones and attempted to watch a movie on her seatback TV.

But suddenly Fackrell put his hand over her screen and commanded her to stop the video. She realised at this point that Fackrell was holding a blade just inches from her throat before he jumped and yelled, “She’s going to be ok,” and “no one needs to worry.” The woman’s husband stood up to tell a flight attendant what was going on. Fackrell attempted to grip her shoulder as the woman pushed toward the aisle.

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Investigators say the woman “lunged” to safety into the aisle, managing to pull away from Frackell as he grabbed her shoulder to stop her from escaping. She then ran towards the front of the plane, while another passenger sitting on the opposite side of the aisle confronted Frackell and managed to disarm him without any further incident.

A fellow passenger on the plane recorded a video of Fackrell being escorted out by police after landing.

A Drunk Passenger was arrested for holding a razor blade to a woman’s neck on a JetBlue flight from New York to Salt Lake City on Nov. 21.Co-passenger managed to calm him down.
He’s been charged with carrying a weapon on an aircraft & assault with a dangerous weapon on a plane. pic.twitter.com/DUDND0ROFJ
— FL360aero (@fl360aero) November 26, 2022

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Air India Rolls Out A350s for Delhi-New York JFK and Newark Routes

In a major development for North American travelers, Air India has announced the deployment of its state-of-the-art Airbus A350-900 aircraft on two key routes: Delhi to New York and Delhi to Newark.

The service on the Delhi-New York route will commence on November 1, 2024, while the Delhi-Newark route will see its inaugural flight on January 2, 2025.

The introduction of the air india a350 will bring significant enhancements to Air India’s offerings, particularly with the launch of its Premium Economy class. air india retrofit This new class will feature 24 wide seats arranged in a 2-4-2 configuration, providing passengers with extra legroom and a more comfortable flying experience.

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“We are encouraged by the positive guest feedback we have received from the domestic deployment of our air india a350 interior to offer our hero product on the Delhi-New York JFK and Delhi-Newark routes. This is a significant leap forward for our U.S. operations that also underscores our commitment to continuous improvement,” said Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of Air India.

The A350’s Business class will set new standards with 28 private suites, each equipped with full-flat beds, direct aisle access, and personal wardrobes. Economy class will be configured to accommodate 264 passengers in a 3-4-3 layout. Across all cabins, passengers will enjoy the latest Panasonic eX3 in-flight entertainment system, offering over 2,200 hours of content.

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This strategic deployment marks a notable enhancement in Air India’s U.S. operations, with 60% of its flights to the U.S. now featuring new or upgraded cabin interiors. The air india new international routes currently operates 51 weekly flights to five U.S. destinations: New York JFK, Newark, Washington DC, Chicago, and San Francisco.

The revamped cabins, advanced in-flight entertainment systems, and improved service standards represent air india wifi commitment to providing a superior travel experience. “We believe this enhanced offering will solidify Air India’s position as a leading carrier and attract travellers seeking a world-class flying experience between India and the United States,” the airline stated.

Seats on these flights are now available for booking on Air India’s website, mobile app, and through travel agents, ensuring that passengers can easily plan their journeys on these newly upgraded routes.