Another passenger has attempted to open the emergency exit mid-flight during an AirAsia flight bound for Sydney, after the Flight Attendants’ Union suggested a booze ban might be necessary.

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Richard de Crespigny, former Qantas pilot and author of QF32, spoke to 6PR Breakfast hosts Millsy and Karl about the logistics of an emergency exit being opened mid-flight, and what might drive a passenger to attempt such risky behaviour.

“Maybe they’re getting on board stressed, with drugs and alcohol, and that brings on this really illogical behaviour,” he said.

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