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Posted by : Aahil Shaik
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Passenger Tries to Open Door on Saudia Airlines Flight After Landing
A passenger on a Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) flight tried to open the plane’s door just after it landed at London Heathrow Airport on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025.
The National Transport Safety Center (NTSC) of Saudi Arabia confirmed the incident in a statement on Saturday. The center said it happened on flight SV119 from Jeddah to London.
According to the NTSC, the passenger tried to move the door handle while the plane was taxiing on the runway after landing. The passenger is thought to have a health condition. Most Viewed: VisaJet gets Saudi aviation license, support Vision 2030 goals
To ensure the safety of everyone on board, the flight crew wasted no time in responding and removing the passenger from the door.
To further investigate and comprehend the incident's causes, the NTSC has announced that it is collaborating with Saudia Airlines and British authorities.
Summary:
👤 Which flight?
👉 Jeddah to London Heathrow, Flight: SV119.
👤 What happened?
👉 Incident: A passenger attempted to open the plane's door while taxiing following landing.
👉 The crew responded swiftly by stopping the passenger and ensuring everyone's safety.
👉The passenger in question is believed to have a medical condition.
👉 The Saudi and UK governments are working together on the investigation, which is still ongoing. Read: Get a permit of controlled medicines in Saudi Arabia
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