Passengers clambered to get off the plane in Newark, shouting that they were afraid after multiple failed attempts to land at JFK Airport during terrible weather, according to disturbing video filmed aboard a JetBlue flight.
One passenger can be heard shrieking at cabin personnel, “I’m not getting back in the air.”
Another man is seen pleading to get off the plane, which was expected to arrive at JFK on Thursday after a flight from Cancun, Mexico, according to the airline.
“My kids are terrified,” the dad exclaims. “We need to get off this plane as soon as possible.” It’s perilous!
“We’ve already attempted landing four times… We’re afraid of flying and want to get off! He stated, “I don’t want to go to jail, but it’s not right.”
“It’s not about JFK; it’s about our life!” People are sick, fainting, and throwing up back there! Human beings deserve a little respect!” As other passengers express their want to exit, the man continues.
Flight 1852 was diverted to Newark Liberty International Airport “due to weather” over JFK, according to JetBlue spokesman Derek Dombrowski.
“Because necessary customs processing for the trip was not available at Newark, the aircraft waited on the ground for 60 minutes before departing for JFK, where it safely landed,” he stated in an email.
“We apologize for the inconvenience this weather-related diversion created,” Dombrowski added.
The airline reportedly offered passengers $50 in flight credits for the inconvenience.