According to a statement issued by the National Transportation Safety Center on its official account on the “X” platform, the incident occurred on flight number (SV119) coming from Jeddah to, as reported by “Al Arabiya” channel. The flight crew acted swiftly and with high professionalism to contain the situation, ensuring the passenger was moved away from the door and the safety of all travelers on board was maintained.
Currently, coordination is underway between and the British authorities to investigate the circumstances of the incident and determine the reasons that led the passenger to attempt to open the door. No official statement has yet been issued by Saudi Airlines regarding the incident, but the National Transportation Safety Center confirmed its commitment to follow up on the case to ensure compliance with aviation safety standards.
In March, the operating company of Heathrow Airport in the British capital, London, announced the complete closure of the airport after a fire broke out in a substation supplying it with power, causing a major power outage. Heathrow Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world, having recorded a record number of 83.9 million passengers last year, with a plane taking off or landing every 45 seconds.
