Santo Domingo.- Arajet has reported that the Specialized Airport Security Corps (CESAC), in adherence to international protocols, removed two passengers from flight HI1078 from Santo Domingo to Cartagena after they falsely claimed to be carrying an explosive object on board.
According to the company statement, an employee overheard one of the passengers mentioning the alleged explosive object. Consequently, the employee alerted the aircraft’s captain, who activated the standard security protocols for such cases.
CESAC conducted a thorough inspection of the aircraft, which was moved to a remote position away from the terminal. All passengers were disembarked from the plane, and it became evident that the alarm had been triggered by the false statements made by the two individuals on board.
Both passengers have been detained by CESAC and are currently under investigation for making a false alarm. Throughout this incident, all other operations at Las Américas International Airport (AILA) proceeded as usual.
Arajet has noted that the flight to Cartagena will experience several hours of delay due to this situation. The airline also expressed gratitude to the authorities for their swift collaboration in handling such cases.
Additionally, the company issued a warning to passengers against making jokes or false claims about explosive objects at airports, emphasizing that such behavior is unacceptable and may result in serious consequences for those involved.
While Arajet regrets the inconvenience caused to the passengers of this flight, it reaffirms its unwavering commitment to safety above all else.