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2025-12-15 13:07:27
[South Korean Airlines Says "Zero Tolerance" for Passengers Tampering with Emergency Exits] Korean Air said on December 15 that incidents of passengers tampering with emergency exits have increased in recent years, threatening aviation safety. The company will adopt a "zero tolerance" policy for such behavior, including filing criminal charges against offending passengers. According to Yonhap News Agency, Korean Air has experienced 14 incidents of passengers tampering with or attempting to tamper with emergency exits in the past two years. Therefore, the company has decided to adopt a "zero tolerance" policy for such behavior to better maintain aviation safety. Korean Air said it will file criminal charges against offending passengers, seek civil compensation, and add them to a "no-fly" blacklist. Under South Korean aviation safety law, unauthorized opening of aircraft doors or emergency exits can result in up to 10 years in prison. (Xinhua)
