04.02.2026 12:15
On the flight from Erzurum to Istanbul, a passenger who became unwell before takeoff approached the cabin crew. With the help of the flight attendants, the passenger was taken off the plane while asking for forgiveness from the other passengers, and the flight continued after a delay of approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
The passenger plane on the Istanbul flight was taxiing to take off when a passenger reported feeling unwell and requested assistance from the cabin crew. The person, who was assisted by the hostesses, asked for forgiveness from the other passengers as they were taken off the plane.
The incident occurred yesterday around 21:00 on the flight from Erzurum Airport to Istanbul. One of the passengers informed the cabin crew that they were feeling unwell as the plane was taxiing for takeoff.
THE PLANE DELAYED FOR 1 HOUR AND 15 MINUTES
In response, the hostesses assisted the passenger. With the guidance of the staff, the passenger who was taken off the plane thanked the hostesses and other passengers for their support and asked for forgiveness. After the unwell passenger was taken off, the plane, which was delayed for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, took off for Istanbul.
Erdal Yılmaz, one of the passengers on the plane, said, "A citizen who felt unwell, or rather wanted to get off the plane out of fear, forced the plane to turn back."