An Air India Express passenger onboard its flight IX-1086, which took off from Bengaluru and was destined for Varanasi, tried to approach the cockpit door mid-air while looking for the lavatory on Monday (September 22). The incident took place at around 8 am.

The passenger approached the cockpit door and tried to open it, reported NDTV . However, he was unable to open the door as it's secured and can only be opened after one enters the passcode, following which the captain can allow or deny access to the person.

‘Safety not compromised’

Following the incident, the crew ensured that the passenger returned to his seat. After the Air India Express flight landed in Varanasi, the passenger, who was travelling with eight other people, was handed over to the CISF.

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