Jordanian Man Charged After Allegedly Attempting to Open Plane Doors Mid-Flight

Shadi Taiseer Alsaaydeh faces serious charges after reportedly endangering a Sydney-bound flight and assaulting a crew member.

Shadi Taiseer Alsaaydeh, a Jordanian national, allegedly tried to open two emergency exit doors on a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney on Saturday night.
The man was restrained by crew and passengers after a second attempt to open an exit door, during which he allegedly assaulted a cabin crew member.
Australian Federal Police arrested him upon the plane's arrival in Sydney and charged him with endangering the safety of an aircraft and assaulting crew.
Each charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison, underscoring the severity of the alleged actions.
Alsaaydeh is scheduled to appear in Parramatta Local Court on Sunday, with authorities reaffirming a zero-tolerance policy toward dangerous in-flight behavior.