Tokyo flight diverted to Seattle after passenger in crisis tries to open exit door

An All Nippon Airways flight from Tokyo to Houston diverted to Seattle on Saturday after a passenger attempted to open an exit door mid-flight. The plane landed safely at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport around 4:19 a. m. Pacific Time, with Port of Seattle Police responding to the incident. Flight crew and other passengers restrained the individual, who was later determined to be experiencing a medical crisis and transported to a local hospital for evaluation.

In a separate incident, another passenger was removed from the same flight due to unruly behavior. Despite these challenges, the flight was able to continue its journey to Houston without further issues. This event underscores the importance of managing passenger behavior in-flight, especially when it affects safety. Airlines often face difficulties with medical emergencies and disruptive passengers, necessitating a coordinated response from crew and authorities. Such incidents can lead to delays and additional scrutiny of airline safety measures.