Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) is investigating the incident , where an elderly passenger was using a 20cm long knife to cut fruits aboard Vietnam Airlines flight VN208.
Passenger , who photographed the woman holding the knife, said he felt shocked to see her using it to cut fruits soon after the plane took off from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi.
As per current regulations, knives are on the list of dangerous items prohibited from being brought into the airport’s restricted areas and an aircraft cabin.
On reporting this, a cabin crew member approached the woman, gave her a warning , and temporarily seized the knife.
Regulations prohibit passengers from carrying knives with blades (excluding the knife handle) longer than 6 cm in their carry-on luggage.
Vietnam Regulations define , Fines of VND7-10 million ($298-426.48) can be applied in such cases.
Picture : Luu Van Long
