Airlines

Passengers tackle man trying to open plane door moments before take-off

On a Ryanair flight from Zadar, Croatia, an unruly customer attempted to open the door of the aircraft before takeoff, which caused panic among the other passengers. Before he could cause any trouble, the unruly traveller was restrained by his fellow travellers. A boxer from the United Kingdom, aged 27, has been identified as the man involved in the incident. A video of the entire incident involving the air traveller was taken and posted on social media.

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In a video posted to TikTok, a man is seen getting up from his seat on a crowded flight, taking off his sunglasses, and making erratic gestures towards other passengers before walking down the aisle.

🇭🇷🇬🇧 A British tourist tried to open the door on a crowded Ryanair plane flying from Zadar in Croatia.

When he ran to the door, two young men jumped on him and threw him to the floor. pic.twitter.com/taUp4nzkpD
— Winnie Pooh (@WinniePooh14466) July 3, 2023

His continuous screams for “open the door” were noticeable, and he is only silenced when two other passengers tackle him to the ground, as says “get him out” ring around the cabin.

Additional footage provided by the same TikTok user shows authorities capturing the man on the Zadar airport runway. According to reports, the man resisted arrest and was later brought to the hospital.

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According to a Ryanair representative, “This flight from Zadar to London Stansted (30 June) returned to stand after one customer became disruptive as the aircraft was preparing to take off. Before this flight could continue safely to London Stansted, the passenger was taken from the plane by local authorities.

Local police should now handle this situation. Due to this passenger’s disruptive behaviour, we sincerely apologize to all affected passengers for the disruption caused.

Airlines

German Carrier Lufthansa Plans for 20% Job Cuts in Administration

Lufthansa Airlines is reportedly planning significant job cuts in its administrative workforce. According to Manager Magazin, the German carrier intends to reduce administrative positions by 20% as part of its cost-cutting measures amidst an anticipated decline in earnings.

This reduction could impact approximately 400 jobs, the report revealed. While Lufthansa has not directly commented on the layoffs, the airline confirmed its goal of cutting administrative costs by 20% by 2028.

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The strategy involves leveraging digital technologies, including artificial intelligence and automation. “A hiring freeze is currently in place for administrative roles at Lufthansa Airlines,” said a company spokesperson.

The staff reduction is expected to occur through natural attrition and age-related turnover, rather than forced layoffs. The internal projection cited by the magazine warns that Lufthansa could face an operating loss of €800 million ($843.92 million) by 2026 if no corrective measures are taken.

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The report highlights the challenges companies face in aligning workforce requirements with current and future demands. Failure to adapt could necessitate drastic actions, such as restructuring and layoffs, which carry significant repercussions for both the organization and its employees.

As Lufthansa navigates these challenges, the airline appears committed to balancing cost efficiency with digital transformation to maintain its competitiveness in a rapidly evolving industry.