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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Flight from Tokyo diverted to Seattle after passenger tries to open exit doors
A flight from Tokyo to Houston was diverted to Seattle on Saturday after a passenger tried to open two of the plane's exit doors, according to the FBI and a spokesperson for the Port of Seattle. The crew and passengers restrained the person, who was taken to a hospital for medical evaluation after landing, the FBI said in a statement. All Nippon Airways Flight 114 was traveling from Japan's Haneda Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston when it was diverted 'due to an unruly passenger,' the airline said. The plane – a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – had been in the air for about 10 hours when it landed at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport around 4 a.m. local time, according to the flight tracking website FlightAware. 'Port of Seattle Police were called due to reports of a passenger who attempted to open exit doors during the flight,' spokesperson Chris Guizlo told CNN Sunday. No injuries were reported among the remaining passengers and flight crew, Guizlo added. 'Our report shows the flight diverted due to a passenger disturbance,' a spokesperson for the Federal Aviation Administration told CNN Sunday. Upon arrival, a second passenger became unruly while on the tarmac in Seattle, according to All Nippon Airways. The person was frustrated at the flight diversion and punched the bathroom door, the FBI said. The person was 'removed for unruly behavior before the plane departed SEA for Houston,' Guizlo noted. 'This was unrelated and the passenger was deplaned without incident.' No charges related to the incident have been filed, the FBI added. The flight continued to Houston, landing just before 1 p.m. local time without incident, according to the airline and FlightAware. A similar diversion happened in April when a flight carrying more than 200 people from Bali, Indonesia, to Melbourne was forced to turn around after a passenger tried to force open a plane door as the aircraft flew over the Indian Ocean, according to low-cost carrier Jetstar. In the United States, the FAA has a zero-tolerance policy for unruly passenger behavior, which surged to a record high in 2021, with nearly 6,000 reported incidents. Reports have declined significantly since then, but 2023 still saw more than 2,000 incidents, FAA figures show. In 2023, more than 400 enforcement actions were initiated and $7.5 million in fines were levied against such passengers. An unruly passenger last November tried to force open a plane door on a flight from Milwaukee, injuring an attendant and prompting fellow passengers to duct-tape him. The man allegedly told a flight attendant that he wanted, and needed, 'to exit the aircraft now,' according to a report from the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Department of Public Safety. Also last year, a man was charged in the unprovoked beating of a passenger aboard a United Airlines flight after he repeatedly punched the person until blood was drawn.
Saudi Gazette
3 days ago
- Saudi Gazette
Flight from Tokyo diverted to Seattle after passenger tries to open exit doors
SEATTLE — A flight from Tokyo to Houston was diverted to Seattle on Saturday after a passenger tried to open two of the plane's exit doors, according to the FBI and a spokesperson for the Port of Seattle. The crew and passengers restrained the person, who was taken to a hospital for medical evaluation after landing, the FBI said in a statement. All Nippon Airways Flight 114 was traveling from Japan's Haneda Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston when it was diverted 'due to an unruly passenger,' the airline said. The plane – a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – had been in the air for about 10 hours when it landed at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport around 4 a.m. local time, according to the flight tracking website FlightAware. 'Port of Seattle Police were called due to reports of a passenger who attempted to open exit doors during the flight,' spokesperson Chris Guizlo told CNN Sunday. No injuries were reported among the remaining passengers and flight crew, Guizlo added.'Our report shows the flight diverted due to a passenger disturbance,' a spokesperson for the Federal Aviation Administration told CNN arrival, a second passenger became unruly while on the tarmac in Seattle, according to All Nippon Airways. The person was frustrated at the flight diversion and punched the bathroom door, the FBI person was 'removed for unruly behavior before the plane departed SEA for Houston,' Guizlo noted. 'This was unrelated and the passenger was deplaned without incident.'No charges related to the incident have been filed, the FBI flight continued to Houston, landing just before 1 p.m. local time without incident, according to the airline and FlightAware.A similar diversion happened in April when a flight carrying more than 200 people from Bali, Indonesia, to Melbourne was forced to turn around after a passenger tried to force open a plane door as the aircraft flew over the Indian Ocean, according to low-cost carrier the United States, the FAA has a zero-tolerance policy for unruly passenger behavior, which surged to a record high in 2021, with nearly 6,000 reported incidents. Reports have declined significantly since then, but 2023 still saw more than 2,000 incidents, FAA figures show. In 2023, more than 400 enforcement actions were initiated and $7.5 million in fines were levied against such unruly passenger last November tried to force open a plane door on a flight from Milwaukee, injuring an attendant and prompting fellow passengers to duct-tape man allegedly told a flight attendant that he wanted, and needed, 'to exit the aircraft now,' according to a report from the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Department of Public last year, a man was charged in the unprovoked beating of a passenger aboard a United Airlines flight after he repeatedly punched the person until blood was drawn. — CNN
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Flight diverted to Seattle after passenger attempted to open exit doors
An unruly passenger forced an All Nippon Airways flight from Tokyo to Houston to divert to Seattle on Saturday, officials said.A man attempted to open the plane's exit doors during the flight, Port of Seattle Police Department spokesperson Chris Guizlo told CBS News. Fellow passengers and flight crew members restrained the individual before landing. The plane landed at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport at around 4:19 a.m. local time, according to Guizlo. Port of Seattle Police evaluated the man and determined he was having a medical crisis. He was transported to a local hospital for further treatment. It is not clear what charges the man will face, if any. CBS News reached out to the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Seattle branch. While on the tarmac in Seattle, a second passenger became unruly and was also removed by the Port of Seattle Police, All Nippon Airways confirmed. The two incidents are unrelated. Data from shows the flight continued from Seattle to Houston just after 7 a.m. "The safety of our passengers and crew are our top priority and we applaud the efforts of local law enforcement for their support," the airline said in a statement. 4 women arrested for allegedly aiding escaped New Orleans inmates Full interview: World Food Programme Executive Director Cindy McCain Open: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 25, 2025
Axios
25-03-2025
- Business
- Axios
Cruise season is about to heat up in Seattle
Seattle's cruise season kicks off next month, and with nearly 2 million passengers expected to pass through the city's two terminals, it's about to get very busy down by the waterfront. Why it matters: Since Seattle started hosting cruises in 1999, the industry has grown into one of the region's biggest tourism drivers, pumping an estimated $900 million into the economy and shaping the city's warm-weather vibe. The big picture: The global cruise industry saw record growth in 2023, generating $168.6 billion in economic impact, supporting 1.6 million jobs, and carrying 31.7 million passengers, according to a 2024 study by the Cruise Lines International Association. Seattle's cruise industry is operating near full-steam — with more ships, more passengers, and expanded itineraries this year, per the Port of Seattle. By the numbers: Nearly 300 cruise ship visits are expected in 2025 — Pier 66 Bell Street Terminal is expecting 90 while Pier 91 Smith Cove Terminal expects 208. Up to 18,000 passengers and three ships are expected on peak days between May and October, starting with May 4, May 31 and June 7. 11 cruise lines will be sailing from Seattle this year, including Norwegian, Princess, Royal Caribbean and Holland America. The latest: Cunard's Queen Elizabeth will make its Seattle debut in June, offering 11 roundtrip cruises to Alaska, per the port. Seattle will also welcome port-of-call visits from Fred Olsen, Hapag Lloyd, and Regent Seven Seas. While most sailings still head to Alaska, the port says new itineraries have been added for 2025 — including routes to Hawaii, Asia, and New Zealand. Friction point: Critics have raised concerns about the cruise industry's environmental impact, highlighting issues such as high carbon emissions. Yes, but: Port of Seattle spokesperson Chris Guizlo tells Axios this will be the first year all three of Seattle's cruise berths will have shore power, allowing ships to plug in and cut emissions. By plugging into the local electrical grid while docked, cruise ships can power their lights, refrigeration, and other onboard systems without running their engines, reducing diesel emissions by 80% and carbon dioxide emissions by 66% on average, Guizlo said. That saves the greenhouse gas equivalent of a typical car driving 30 road trips from Seattle to New York, according to the port. The bottom line: Seattleites who don't love dodging tourists and shuttle buses can check the cruise schedule here to know when to steer clear of the piers. Or try a different tack, and have fun counting the lanyards you see, the number of languages you hear and how many times you're asked: When will the mountain be out?
