Feb 26 • 19:52 UTC 🇫🇮 Finland Yle Uutiset

An extra person boarded a Finnair flight at Helsinki-Vantaa

An unauthorized individual managed to board a Finnair flight to New York at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, leading to a significant delay and police investigation.

Today, an unusual security breach occurred at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport when an unauthorized individual boarded Finnair flight AY015 to New York. This incident took place slightly before the scheduled departure time, just before 5 PM, as the individual bypassed security personnel at the gate. Finnair's communications team reported the incident to STT, highlighting the lapse that allowed this individual to gain access to the aircraft.

The flight was ultimately delayed by over four hours as a result of the incident. Airline staff noticed the unauthorized boarding and immediately alerted authorities, prompting a response from the police. The individual was removed from the airplane without any reported incidents or disturbances, but the breach raised serious concerns regarding airport security measures and protocols.

As investigations are currently underway by the police, this incident has sparked discussions about the effectiveness of security practices at one of Finland's busiest airports. The initial report was made by Helsingin Sanomat, showcasing the media's role in reporting such critical events, especially when they involve public safety and security in air travel.

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