A KLM passenger has been arrested by police in Atlanta after causing disruption on a KLM flight as it was preparing to depart for Amsterdam. 47-year-old passenger Johannes Van Heertum claimed to have seen another passenger armed with a gun before opening an emergency exit door, triggering the aircraft's emergency slide.

The passenger was arrested by local police before being transported to jail, with authorities citing a mental health incident. While no weapon was found onboard, KLM was forced to cancel the flight in what will prove a costly incident for the Dutch carrier.

KLM Passenger Gun Rant Before Opening Emergency Exit

The concerning incident unfolded at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) on the evening of November 25. As first reported by Fox 5, KLM F

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