A passenger aboard a Cathay Pacific flight from Boston found themselves in hot water after allegedly attempting to open a door mid-flight, according to officials. The unsettling incident occurred on Flight CX811 en route to Hong Kong.
The airline disclosed to Fox News Digital that the episode took place on Wednesday, sparking immediate action from the cabin crew. They quickly responded to the situation, verifying that the door was securely closed, and notified the appropriate authorities and police.
Thankfully, no injuries were reported among passengers or crew members, and the flight safely touched down at Hong Kong International Airport in the early morning hours of December 11, 2025.
Cathay Pacific has confirmed that the matter is now in the hands of law enforcement for further investigation. “The safety of our customers and crew is paramount in every decision we make,” the airline emphasized.
A striking image of a Cathay Pacific Airbus A350 soaring over the former Kai Tak Airport in Hong Kong on March 30, 2025, serves as a reminder of the airline’s global reach and operational excellence. (Photo by Ben Marans/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Cathay Pacific also said, “The case has been handed over to the police for investigation,” and, “At Cathay, the safety of our customers and crew guides every decision we make.”
Police in Hong Kong told Reuters that the suspect, a 20-year-old male from mainland China, was arrested early Thursday on suspicion of violating Hong Kong’s Aviation Security Ordinance.
A Cathay Pacific Airbus A350 aircraft is seen in Hong Kong International Airport, in Hong Kong, Chinam on Sept. 3, 2024. (Tyrone Siu/Reuters)
In November, a KLM Airlines flight departing from Atlanta was delayed after an unruly passenger allegedly opened the jet’s emergency exit door and deployed the inflatable slide while the plane was taxiing, according to police.
The incident triggered a security scare at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and prompted the Amsterdam-bound aircraft to return to the gate, where officers boarded the plane.
Earlier this year, a U.S. Marine heading back to the states from Tokyo, Japan, also quickly stepped in and slammed a man to the ground and restrained him with zip ties after he allegedly grabbed the emergency exit door in the middle of a flight, reports said.
