Originally Posted by
cmn.jcs
I don't think anyone has to "ask" the aircraft to unlatch the doors. I don't believe there is any sort of computer control of door locks (not much point in having the doors lock like they do in a car).
Most vehicles have power door locks.. Some even have child safety door lock features..
For myself, it would be unbelievable if airplanes didn't have power door locks, with safety mechanisms preventing doors to be open on flight..