Terrifying moment passenger runs onto airport tarmac among moving planes

01 February 2024 , 08:28

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A passenger was seen running on the tarmac at LAX airport (Image: airlinevideos/Twitter)

A security alert has been issued at Los Angeles International Airport after a passenger was seen running onto the tarmac.

Footage posted on social media shows several police cars at Bradley West Terminal, which serves both international and domestic flights. Airport police rushed to the scene to arrest the passenger - who was believed to have a ticket - with a "minor use of force", the person who filmed the video said.

He explained: "I saw someone running out on the tarmac, what is going on out there? Someone was actually running out on the tarmac. Can you believe someone was running on the taxiway? Now all of a sudden the police come in and swarm."

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The clip was shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, by Airline Videos. The caption reads: "Security alert at LAX during Wednesday night's Airline Videos Live broadcast: A ticketed male passenger exited a security door at Bradley West Terminals, running onto nearby taxiways. Airport Police intervened, resulting in a minor use of force during detainment."

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The video shows a man running beside a Singapore Airlines plane and an American Airlines plane as they are taxing on the tarmac. Then, a number of police cars and officers can be seen rushing to the scene to detain the passenger.

It is not clear whether passenger operations were in any way affected due to the incident. The Mirror has contacted LAX Airport for comment.

Police officers rushed to the scene (airlinevideos/Twitter)

Back in 2021, a woman was tackled to the ground as she tried to wave a plane down at LAX airport. The female passenger, who ran out on the tarmac at the airport, was captured on social media as she made the crazy attempt.

The woman repeatedly resisted airport workers as she made multiple attempts to get closer to the plane. The incident reportedly took place at Southwest Airlines Gate.

The witness, who had filmed the incident, said the woman speedily ran past the exit door to stop the plane. A Southwest Airlines employee attempted to stop her - but police eventually had to take her away.

The passenger was detained (airlinevideos/Twitter)

LAX is one of the world's busiest airports and even has its own private terminal, where guests get the full A-lister treatment. Named The Private Suite, it has its own customs and security area and entrance gate so you don't have to face any of the usual queues or crowds.

Passengers get their own private suite complete with a two-person day bed, an ensuite bathroom and even a food service pantry to fuel up before the long flight ahead. Each suite has a dedicated team of eight people assigned to cater to passengers' every whim.

There are plenty of extras including complimentary in-suite meals, in-suite massages, manicures, haircuts, children's toys, use of Members' Shower Spa, parking and detailing for personal car, use of Members' Conference Room and video-conference studio. For passengers who have children, there is a garden with a playground to keep them entertained while waiting for the flight.

Chiara Fiorillo