Aviation
Turkish man on American Airlines flight from LA to Honolulu after he tried to break into cockpit
A man was subdued aboard an American Airlines flight to Honolulu after he tried to break into the cockpit on Friday.
Passengers, American Airlines crew members and an off-duty Honolulu police officer worked together to restrain Anil Uskanil, 25, a Turkish national.
According to sources, Uskanil breached security at Los Angeles International Airport through drunken behavior, but was assessed and allowed to board AA Flight 31.
The flight landed safely about 11:35am, escorted by two military fighter jets, and Uskanil was detained.
Officials say Uskanil had been drinking but was not drunk enough to meet the criteria for public intoxication under the law.
Authorities said after he was assessed, he was told he was free to go home or get on a flight.
Choosing to board, Uskanil was allegedly loitering around the bathroom and carrying a laptop before being asked to sit down by a flight attendant.
He then placed the laptop near the cockpit door and tried to break in after the plane took off, reported Hawaii News Now.
Duct tape, pillows and blankets were used to make sure Uskanil couldn’t get out of his seat.
Video posted on social media showed authorities escorting Uskanil in handcuffs off the plane.
The caption reads: ‘Crazy! Someone tried to break into the cockpit on my flight from LA to Honolulu. We were greeted by the FBI. They are now taking us off the plane a few rows at a time for dog sniffing and interviews.’
Uskanil was arrested for misdemeanor trespassing, cited, given a pending court date and released from custody.
Courtesy : Daily mail
Aviation
Air India’s US Service Takes a Hit with 60 Flight Cancellations This Peak Season
Air India, owned by the Tata Group, has announced the cancellation of around 60 US-bound flights scheduled for the busy travel months of November and December.
Traditionally, airfares between India and the US climb significantly during this period, and these cancellations are anticipated to push prices even higher, impacting both non-stop and connecting routes.
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The affected flights air india new routes include those from Delhi to Washington, San Francisco, Chicago, and New York, along with flights from Mumbai to New York. Currently, Air India remains the only Indian airline offering direct services to the US.
The airline attributed the cancellations to delays in returning several aircraft from intensive maintenance, alongside supply chain issues that have temporarily reduced its operational fleet.
An Air India spokesperson confirmed that the airline has had to cancel a “small number” of flights due to delays from its maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) provider.
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Additionally, some wide-body aircraft remain grounded due to technical issues, exacerbating the shortage of available aircraft.
The spokesperson added, “Due to the delayed return of some aircraft from heavy maintenance and supply chain constraints resulting in a temporary reduction in operating fleet, Air India regrets that a small number of flights have been cancelled between now and December end.”
Air India has assured affected passengers of a full refund, the option to reschedule for another date, or rebooking on nearby flights operated by the air india group, while expressing its apologies for the inconvenience caused by factors beyond its control.
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