A source told HT that the passenger who tried to open the cockpit door was a ‘first-time flier'.

Passenger Aboard Air India Express Flight Tries Opening Cockpit Door Mid Air, Latest News: A passenger aboard Air India Express Flight IX-1086 from Bengaluru to Varanasi allegedly attempted to open the cockpit door of the aircraft mid-air, causing a hijack scare, the Hindustan Times reported on Monday, citing multiple sources.

Air India Express issued a statement following the incident, stating that the individual approached the cockpit entry area while looking for the lavatory.

"The matter was reported to the relevant authorities on landing and is currently under investigation,” an Air India spokesperson was quoted as saying in the report.

“We reaffirm that robust safety and security pr

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