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14 ARRESTED AFTER ECONOMY PASSENGERS STORM FIRST CLASS
By Pat Hurst, PA.
Angry economy passengers stormed first class on an international flight in a
mid-air upgrading mutiny, it was disclosed today.
The pilot of the packed Pakistan International Airlines jet radioed ahead, and
14 people were arrested on suspicion of endangering the aircraft after landing
at Manchester Airport.
Cabin crew lost control after the flight was delayed for four hours in searing
heat on the tarmac at Islamabad airport in Pakistan.
With economy packed, a number of passengers decided to upgrade themselves to the empty luxury section at the front of the Boeing 747.
It is believed the crew asked them to move but they refused, so police were
called in as the plane landed in the UK on Friday morning.
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said: "Police at Manchester Airport were alerted to a problem on an incoming PIA flight from Pakistan.
"Several passengers were reported to be trying to enter the first class area
of the plane.
"When the plane landed, 14 of the passengers were arrested on suspicion of
endangering an aircraft in flight.
"They have all been bailed until the end of June, pending further
inquiries."
A spokesman for the airline refused to comment.
A duty manager at Manchester Airport confirmed there had been an incident but had no further details.