VALLETTA, Malta– An Italian couple ran out onto the tarmac of
Malta’s international airport to stop a Ryanair jet from leaving for Italy
without them, a Maltese court heard on Thursday.
Matteo Clementi, 26, and Enrica Apollonio, 23, got stuck in
traffic on their way to the airport on Wednesday. By the time they arrived, the
gate was closed and they were not allowed on board, Times of Malta reported.
They went to the next gate, forced open a security door, ran
to the apron and began signaling to the pilots to let them on the plane. The
engines were running and the stairs had been removed.
The two were not allowed on board and were arrested by
security staff.
Their defense counsel said Wednesday was Apollonio’s 23rd
birthday. She had been looking forward to celebrating it with her family
“but instead spent it in a cell”.
“but instead spent it in a cell”.
The couple were fined 2,329 euros ($2,656).
Source:– Reuters
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