NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A statement by the management of Flamingo Air on a flight landing into Freeport today seeks to clarify the circumstances in a viral video, which showed one of the company’s aircraft with the emergency door open with passengers inside.
“We wish to advise the general public that during our regular morning flight out of Bimini into Freeport today, 1st July 2024, upon landing and taxiing on the Grand Bahama International Airport’s runway, a passenger opened the emergency door,” it said.
“Swift action was taken by our crew to ensure the safety of all onboard the aircraft.
“At no time was there an incident while the aircraft was airborne as being reported by a mainstream news outlet and a video making the rounds on social media.”
Flamingo Air concluded its statement by saging that it is committed to “safety and a service of excellence.”
