British Airways pilot got involved after leaving the cockpit door in Heathrow to New York Flight open all the way, which led to his suspension. The pilot, whose identity remains anonymous, supposedly wanted his family to sit in the passenger section to see him controlling the controls.
What are the rules for the cockpit door?
Since September September, the cockpit door must remain locked during the flights to minimize the risk of terrorism and kidnapping. By violating this protocol, the pilot was suspended to “violation of anti -terrorist laws”.
How did the crew and passengers react?
The incident reportedly caused an alarm between passengers and employees. “The crew and passengers immediately noticed that the cockpit door was open and wanted to know what was happening. This caused passengers to be incredibly uncomfortable,” the source told the sun.
“The door was wide open for a significant time – enough people could be afraid and comment. Even colleagues were so concerned that the pilot was reported in the US and the bosses had to suspend it,” the source added.
What happened to the flight schedule?
With a pilot grounded, return service from New York to London – scheduled to the British capital 8. August – was canceled. British Airways organized alternative travel for passengers booked on flight.
Video from Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 intervening more deer when landing at Kodiak Airport Benny Benson last month became viral on social media, which led to the investigation of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The incident occurred when the plane descended to the track, where several deer went through the asphalt. The clip, widely shared on X, ended up with a plane that stopped after hit more than two deer.
According to CNN, quoting Liveatc.net, pilots reported animals against landing and warned air traffic control and said, “There is a deer on the track.” The tower asked for their location to which the pilot replied, “The intersection.” Despite the warning, the aircraft hit the deer and caused damage to its main landing equipment. The airport spokesman confirmed that repairs were required in Kodiak, which led to the cancellation of the flight. No injuries were reported between passengers or crew.
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