An ordinary Lufthansa flight from Munich destined for Bangkok turned tumultuous as an argument between a couple prompted the aircraft to divert its course, landing at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport on Wednesday morning.
Trouble brewed mid-air when a dispute erupted between a German man and his Thai wife, leading to a loud altercation inside the aircraft, according to reports. The escalating situation prompted the wife to seek assistance from the flight’s pilots, citing concerns over her husband’s purported threatening behavior.
In response to the unruly passengers, Lufthansa flight LH772 swiftly requested permission to land at IGI airport. Initially, the flight had sought clearance to land at a Pakistani airport, but this request was denied. The swift decision was made to redirect the flight to Delhi.
Upon landing, airport security swiftly removed the husband from the flight. Sources from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation revealed that the man expressed remorse and apologized to airport authorities. The incident has triggered involvement from security officials who are liaising with the German embassy to address the situation.
Presently, the Delhi police and the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) remain present at the scene, deliberating on the course of action regarding the apprehended passenger. A crucial decision is pending, debating whether the individual will be handed over to Indian security agencies or repatriated to Germany.
Meanwhile, the Lufthansa aircraft awaits clearance for its onward journey to Thailand, as sources indicate the necessity for the plane’s tires to cool off before recommencing its flight.
The mid-flight altercation and subsequent diversion to Delhi highlight the complexities of managing in-flight disputes, triggering protocol adherence and security interventions to ensure passenger safety and address disruptive incidents effectively.
Sources By Agencies
