Why would he even do that in the first place? Just stay away from squawk codes 7500, 7600 and 7700. I mean, even to just SHOW an intern. Why not just tell him? I bet he'd show his child what to do in case of an emergency at home; just call 911! Then he would! Followed by a quick hung up. Nothing sketchy there, right?
I hope a big invoice will be send to the airline. It makes no sense to send this code AT THE GATE while still boarding. It was a big mess. Many responders, police, ambulances, rapid heavily armed response team, closing of the airport. they cut the live camera feeds also in surrounding area/tunnels. there were 2 F16 fighter jets scrambled to protect the airspace. I would say that is a good response for an otherwise “soft” Netherlands
@eric
Of course it makes no sense, it was a mistake. A good drill though.
It has been announced that Air Europa will not be billed for the mistake, so I suppose that supports your impression of a "soft" Netherlands.