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Person dies in ‘front of passengers’ after being sucked into plane engine at airport

A horrific incident took place at an airport in Amsterdam as a person lost his life after being sucked into a jet engine of the Cityhopper Embraer E190 plane. The incident was witnessed by passengers and ground crew.

The emergency services rushed to the scene when the person, whose remains were stuck in the engine when the plane was preparing to depart Schiphol Airport. The plane was being moved back from the stand to prepare for its flight to Denmark.

While speaking to Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf, witnesses said there was a "hellish noise" when the incident happened. One passenger said: "Many people saw it happen."

Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) airport said in a statement, "Today there was a horrible incident where a person ended up in an airplane engine. Our thoughts go out to the relatives and we care for the passengers and colleagues who witnessed this. The Royal Military Police is currently conducting an investigation."


So far, it is not clear whether the individual was a passenger or an employee.


According to the local news source NL Times, all the passengers were evacuated. The Marechaussee, which is a branch of the military responsible for policing the airport, said in a statement: "All passengers and employees of the flight in question have disembarked and are being taken care of."

"Our first concern and thoughts go out to those involved and their relatives. We offer our cooperation and expertise in the investigation into the exact cause," pilots union VNV said in a statement.


Airline KLM said in a statement: "Today there was a horrible incident at Schiphol in which a person ended up in a running aircraft engine. Sadly the person has died. We receive passengers and employees who have seen this at Schiphol. The circumstances are currently being investigated. For further information - as soon as available - we refer to the Royal Military Police."

Person dies in ‘front of passengers’ after being sucked into plane engine at airport - World News

Originally Posted by misskit

"Many people saw it happen."

I haven't heard more, but would like to know: How did it happen ?

Originally Posted by helge

I haven't heard more, but would like to know: How did it happen ?

Is this of great importance to you?

Climbed into the engine its on a few news feeds .

Originally Posted by klong toey

Climbed into the engine its on a few news feeds .

That should satisfy helge's thirst for blood.

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

helge's thirst for blood.

On the contrary, Harry

Was thinking about the passengers who witnessed the apparent suicide.

Hope that very few kids saw it.

I'm flying tomorrow will check the engines are OK before takeoff but from a distance.

Originally Posted by helge

On the contrary, Harry

Was thinking about the passengers who witnessed the apparent suicide.

Hope that very few kids saw it.

And how does knowing how it happened make any difference to that you spanner.

Originally Posted by helge

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda
helge's thirst for blood.

On the contrary, Harry

Was thinking about the passengers who witnessed the apparent suicide.

Hope that very few kids saw it.

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

And how does knowing how it happened make any difference to that you spanner.

How it could happen

Suicide ?

The rest of the post was an answer to my alleged .."bloodthirst".


Are you running out of ...material for the remaining posts in your desperate reach for the 100000.

You are a Whore, Harry; somethings never change.

So in conclusion: Piss off, Fanny

Originally Posted by helge

How it could happen

Suicide ?

The rest of the post was an answer to my alleged .."bloodthirst".


Are you running out of ...material for the remaining posts in your desperate reach for the 100000.

You are a Whore, Harry; somethings never change.

So in conclusion: Piss off, Fanny

It's evident that if you had been one of the passengers on this aircraft, you'd have your phone out filming it so you could post it online.

You grubby little rubbernecker.

Originally Posted by klong toey

I know some of you said Thai were really poor but i thought they did a really good job on my flight.

Thai were really poor. It's good to hear they've improved but how long before the freeloaders and bloodsuckers bring it down again?

Surat Thani Welcomes First Flight from Kazakhstan

The first direct flight from Kazakhstan arrived at the Surat Thani International Airport on Friday (May 31st). Surat Thani is home to Samui and Pha Ngan Island.


The Surat Thani Vice Governor Mr. Nantawat Jaroenwan and the Surat Thani International Airport Director Mr. Suksawat Sukwanno presented themselves at the airport. They welcomed tourists on the first flight from Scat Airlines which is the direct flight from Almaty.

The flight arrived with 212 passengers. The airline is providing direct flights from May to September every ten days this year which will be in total 13 flights.

The Airport Director Mr. Suksawat said from the beginning of this year until April 29th, there are in total 95,463 Kazakhstani tourists who visited Thailand. Most of them were ‘First Visit’ tourists in families with tour groups. They spend 75,080 Baht per trip per person on average. Thailand is expecting 220,000 Kazakhstani tourists this year.

Surat Thani Welcomes First Flight from Kazakhstan - The Phuket Express

Jeff will be looking forward to flying this airline.

Is Portland on the schedule?

Thailand welcomes Iberojet’s maiden flight on Madrid-Bangkok route

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to welcome Iberojet’s maiden flight on the Madrid-Bangkok route, marking the first direct air access between Spain and Thailand that has come into fruition through a strategic partnership between TAT and Spain’s leading travel group Ávoris Corporation.


Mr. Sermsak Pongpanit, Minister of Tourism and Sports, said “I am delighted to welcome Iberojet’s nonstop service which will facilitate a convenient connection between Spain and Thailand. Now especially is an opportune time for Spanish travellers to visit Thailand to take advantage of the newly adjusted visa exemption which extends a duration of stay for Spanish passport holders to 60 days, up from previously 30 days. This new visa measure is the latest development in the Thai government’s ‘ease of travelling’ policy aimed at stimulating the economy through travel and tourism.”

Iberojet, a subsidiary of Ávoris Corporation, has scheduled to operate a weekly flight on the Madrid-Bangkok route between May and December 2024, utilising a 432-seat Airbus A350-900 aircraft.


The maiden Flight E9845 departed Madrid last night at 21.45 Hrs. local time and touched down at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport this afternoon at 15.15 Hrs. It carried 360 passengers, including 25 executives of Ávoris Corporation and subsidiaries, as well as members of the Spanish press and social media influencers.

. Sermsak was among a high-level delegation on hand to welcome passengers on the inaugural flight. Others included H.E. Mr. Felipe de la Morena Casado, Ambassador of Spain to Thailand; Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, TAT Governor; Mr. Siripakorn Cheawsamoot, TAT Deputy Governor for International Marketing – Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas; Pol. Maj.Gen. Krit Warit, Deputy Commissioner of Tourist Police; and Ms. Kanogwan Kasetsin, Deputy Vice President of Suvarnabhumi Airport.


Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, TAT Governor, said “The launch of Iberojet’s Madrid-Bangkok flight is testament to TAT’s efforts under our ‘Partnership 360’ strategy with emphasis on ‘Airline Focus’ to establish strategic partnerships with leading players in key markets. This development underscores our goal to recover flight capacity of pre-pandemic levels whilst attracting new flight connections from Europe, the Americas, Africa and the Middle East.”

Travel Plan, also a subsidiary of Ávoris Corporation, is promoting Iberojet’s Madrid-Bangkok flight in the Spanish market with a series of Thailand tour packages tailored especially for leisure travellers, family with kids, and honeymooners.


This aligns with the TAT’s marketing focus, which identifies honeymoon, health and wellness, and family with kids as potential market segments for the Spanish market.

“Now, with the presence of Iberojet’s direct air access between Madrid and Bangkok, we expect to see an increasing number of new and returning visitors from Spain and Southern Europe. Especially so during the upcoming July-August period, which is a popular outbound travel season for these markets,” Mr. Siripakorn Cheawsamoot, TAT Deputy Governor for International Marketing – Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas, said.


Previously, with the absent of direct air access between Spain and Thailand, TAT has partnered with airlines and Spain-based tour companies to promote Thailand tour packages. As a result, from 1 January to – 29 May, this year, Thailand welcomed 55,951 visitors (a 44.11% year-on-year increase) from Spain with the number expected to reach 198,969 by year-end. Last year, there were a total of 153,458 Spanish arrivals, up 74.64% over 2022.

Thailand welcomes Iberojet’s maiden flight on Madrid-Bangkok route - Pattaya Mail

Now we just need more of those regional and domestic routes restored.

BA will be flying LGW/BKK soon supposed to be 3 time's a week.

Not happening until next year but it's positive news.

EZY AIRLINES EXPANDS INTO NEW MARKETS IN SOUTHERN THAILAND.


Just a moment...

IndiGo, the Delhi-based low-cost airline, plans to launch ten new domestic and international routes, Peter Elbers, its Chief Executive Officer, told the Economic Times on the sidelines of the International Air Transport Association’s Annual General Meeting in Dubai.
The largest circulated Indian economic daily newspaper quoted the CEO saying that the airline will add Mauritius and one more city in Thailand.
The decision to launch more flights to Thailand comes as the Indian and Thai governments enhance the number of flights the airlines can operate and the cities in Thailand to which Indian carriers can operate. The new agreement was signed in March this year.
The two governments agreed to increase the current entitlement of 32,000 seats per week. The increase will be made in phases, with 7,000 seats added in each phase.
Thailand has also agreed to open four new destinations for Indian carriers — Chiang Rai, Hat Yai, Surat Thani, and Udon Thani.

IndiGo launching new domestic and international routes |

Definitely very cautious at the moment the flight I was on the other day Captain would announce we are about to enter turbulence, seat belt lights on cabin crew seated. A few minutes later we hit light turbulence, this happened quite a few times. We even hit turbulence during breakfast service.About the same place as the Singapore flight.

Originally Posted by klong toey

Definitely very cautious at the moment the flight I was on the other day Captain would announce we are about to enter turbulence, seat belt lights on cabin crew seated. A few minutes later we hit light turbulence, this happened quite a few times. We even hit turbulence during breakfast service.About the same place as the Singapore flight.

Turbulence has always been a thing at this time of year in this region.

I think they just got complacent.

It would be interesting to read an incident report if there is one.