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Passenger Arrested After Attempt to Open Cathay Pacific Plane Door Mid-Flight on BostonHong Kong Route

Police cite Hong Kong’s Aviation Security Ordinance in detaining a 20-year-old passenger identified as Zhang.

Overview

  • The alleged attempt occurred on Dec. 10 aboard Cathay Pacific flight CX811 traveling from Boston to Hong Kong.
  • Cabin crew intervened, confirmed the door was secure, and reported the incident to authorities.
  • Flight records show CX811 landed safely at 4:32 a.m. local time on Dec. 11, arriving nearly 30 minutes early with no injuries reported.
  • Hong Kong police arrested the 20-year-old Chinese passport holder on suspicion of violating the Aviation Security Ordinance, and an investigation is underway.
  • Cathay Pacific said the case was handed to police and emphasized that passenger and crew safety guides its decisions, with Flightradar24 corroborating the arrival time.