Overview

• Shadi Taiseer Alsaaydeh, a Jordanian national, allegedly attempted to open two emergency exit doors during an AirAsia flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney on April 5, 2025.
• The 46-year-old was restrained by passengers and crew after the second attempt, during which he allegedly assaulted a crew member.
• Alsaaydeh has been charged with two counts of endangering the safety of an aircraft and one count of assaulting cabin crew, each carrying a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.
• He was denied bail on April 6, with the court citing the seriousness of the charges and potential risk to the community.
• AirAsia and the Australian Federal Police have emphasized their zero-tolerance approach to disruptive and dangerous behavior on flights.