British Airways Passenger Restrained on London-Boston Flight

A female passenger on a British Airways flight was restrained after allegedly attempting to enter the plane’s cockpit. In a statement, airline officials condemned the passenger for “abusive behavior.”

The Massachusetts State Police said the woman appeared to be intoxicated and there is no connection to terrorism at this time.

WATCH LIVE COVERAGE: Passenger forcibly restrained on British Airways flight to #Boston https://t.co/KRh2Ze7uP4 pic.twitter.com/aQTjt6c4Yb

— WBZ | CBS Boston News (@wbz) November 17, 2015

Flight 213 took off from Heathrow Airport in London on Tuesday morning. It landed at Logan Airport at 1:30PM local time. The passenger was reportedly restrained until the flight landed and will be processed appropriately, authorities said.

MSP Troopers awaiting British Airways flight at Logan on which passenger has been restrained. We will confirm more when possible.

— Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) November 17, 2015

Airline reported to MSP that female passenger has been restrained during flight, allegedly for trying to enter cockpit.

— Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) November 17, 2015

British Airways Flight 213 reportedly on the ground. Troopers on jet bridge to take custody of restrained passenger, investigate incident.

— Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) November 17, 2015

“Our customers and crew deserve to have a safe and enjoyable flight and we do not tolerate abusive behavior,” stated the airline.

 

Report: Passenger restrained on flight headed to Boston after attempting to open exit door (AP) https://t.co/q8PwT9Q1Wv

— upnorthlive.com (@upnorthlive) November 17, 2015

 

While reports have surfaced that the suspect attempted to open a door on the plane, placing the passengers in danger and the plane itself in danger of crashing, British Airways has refuted that claim, issuing a statement clarifying that “a disturbed and unruly passenger tried to force one of the doors on the plane, but NOT the cockpit door.”

The police say the investigation is ongoing. The woman appears to be 30 years old.

Investigation ongoing by MSP and our federal law enforcement partners. Initial report indicate passenger is approx. 30 yr old.

— Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) November 17, 2015