Existing routes will not be affected, but don’t expect any new fights between the United States and Mexico any time soon.Photo: Carlos Rosado van der Gracht
With a slip of the finger, Mérida-bound passengers were told they will crash into the sea
ByYucatán Magazine
Existing routes will not be affected, but don’t expect any new fights between the United States and Mexico any time soon.Photo: Carlos Rosado van der Gracht
An automated announcement warning Aeroméxico passengers to prepare to land in water caused confusion on a recent flight from Mexico City to Mérida.
The pilot later explained that all was well with Flight 824, and blamed a slip of the finger for the erroneous “prepare-to-die” message.
Passengers reportedly let out screams at 10:52 a.m. Friday before being reassured that the flight was going to land as planned, on land.
The recording was quickly replaced for a standard call to fasten seatbelts and brings seats to an upright position. Flight attendants reportedly said nothing at first, until one apologized for the error.
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