A passenger onboard a New Delhi to Varanasi SpiceJet flight attempted to open the emergency exit door mid-air on Saturday, but was restrained by the crew till the aircraft landed safely. SpiceJet issued a statement claiming that the passenger was abusive and aggressive. The airline said that the passenger was brought under control by the flight crew with co-passengers' help. The aircraft landed safely in Varanasi where the passenger was handed over to police by the Central Industrial Security Force and SpiceJet's security staff.