Women who missed flight run onto runway in attempt to stop plane in Russia

Two women caused a stir at Russia's Sheremetyevo International Airport when they ran onto the runway, desperately trying to flag down a plane they had missed. The incident occurred on July 25 as the aircraft was preparing to depart.

Video footage captured the women, carrying luggage, sprinting across the tarmac towards the moving aircraft. One woman was seen waving her arms in a frantic attempt to halt the plane's progress. Airport personnel quickly intervened, contacting air traffic control and apprehending the women before escorting them off the runway.

The women were subsequently guided back to the terminal and had to rebook their flights. Airport authorities reported that they were handed over to the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB). The incident disrupted ground operations as staff had to suspend their work while the women were on the active taxiway.

Social media users reacted with disbelief and criticism. Many questioned the women's judgment, with one commenter comparing their actions to mistaking the tarmac for a bus stop. Another user emphasized that rules exist for a reason, regardless of financial means. The incident highlights significant safety risks, as airport taxiways are restricted areas where ground vehicles and personnel operate.