All articles tagged with #flightdiversion
Originally Published 4 months ago — by KATU
Former Alaska Airlines pilot Joseph Emerson pleaded no contest to endangering an aircraft and reckless endangerment after attempting to activate fire suppression handles mid-flight, leading to a courtroom where passengers expressed lasting trauma and concern over his sentencing, highlighting ongoing issues of airline safety and mental health.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
An American Airlines flight from Texas to Montana was diverted after a passenger, Keith Edward Fagiana, became violent, punching a flight attendant and later spitting on and kicking police officers. The incident began when Fagiana was reported for kicking another passenger's seat. After being restrained with zip tie handcuffs, the flight was diverted to Amarillo, where Fagiana was arrested. He claimed to have no memory of the event due to drinking beforehand. The FAA has noted 45 attacks on flight attendants in 2023, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy for violence on flights.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
A JetBlue flight from Fort Lauderdale to Boston was diverted to Orlando after a male passenger, claiming to be the devil, assaulted a female companion and caused a disturbance. The woman was temporarily placed in the aircraft's bathroom for her safety. The flight was delayed by five hours due to the need for refueling and a new crew. The man was not arrested but was taken to a local hospital for being intoxicated. JetBlue stated that passengers would not receive compensation as the incident was considered an uncontrollable disruption.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
An American Airlines flight en route to Bozeman from Dallas was diverted to Amarillo, Texas, after passenger Keith Edward Fagiana assaulted a flight attendant and later a police officer. The altercation began over Fagiana kicking the seat in front of him and escalated to physical violence, leading to his arrest and charge with interference with a flight crew. Despite claiming memory loss and alcohol consumption, Fagiana admitted to resisting arrest. The flight continued after the incident, with American Airlines emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy for violence.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo News
An American Airlines flight to Montana from Dallas was diverted to Amarillo, Texas, after passenger Keith Edward Fagiana assaulted a flight attendant and later a police officer. The altercation began over Fagiana kicking a passenger's seat and escalated to physical violence, leading to his arrest and charge of interference with a flight crew. Despite claiming memory loss and alcohol consumption, Fagiana admitted to resisting arrest. The flight resumed after the incident, with American Airlines emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy for violence.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
Keith Edward Fagiana was removed from American Airlines Flight 1497 after assaulting a flight attendant and spitting on officers, leading to an emergency landing in Amarillo, Texas. Fagiana, who admitted to drinking before the flight, faces charges that could result in up to 20 years in prison. The incident adds to the 2,075 unruly passenger incidents reported in 2023, a decrease from previous years, according to FAA data.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC10 Boston
A JetBlue flight from Fort Lauderdale to Boston was diverted to Orlando due to a disturbance between two passengers. The individuals involved were removed from the plane by police, and the flight continued to Boston without further delay. Details on the disturbance were not disclosed by JetBlue.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
A JetBlue flight from Fort Lauderdale to Boston was diverted to Orlando after a male passenger, referring to himself as "the devil," assaulted his female travel companion and caused a disturbance. The flight was delayed over five hours as the plane had to be refueled and a new crew arrived. The man was escorted off the plane by officers and was not arrested but taken to a local hospital for being intoxicated. The flight eventually continued to Boston, landing early Friday morning.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Boston 25 News
A JetBlue flight en route to Boston from Fort Lauderdale was diverted to Orlando due to a disturbance involving an intoxicated passenger who became unruly and may have assaulted another passenger. The flight was delayed until 4:30 a.m. as the individual was deplaned with law enforcement assistance and taken to a hospital for treatment. No arrest was made. The incident caused fear among passengers, and the situation is still developing.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WPLG Local 10
A JetBlue flight from Fort Lauderdale to Boston was diverted to Orlando after a passenger became violent, claiming to be the "devil" and assaulting another passenger. The incident, which occurred late Thursday on Flight 170, led to the man being escorted off the plane by law enforcement. The airline deemed the disruption uncontrollable and did not offer compensation to passengers, who continued to Boston with a delay, arriving around 4:30 a.m.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WESH 2 Orlando
A JetBlue flight en route from Ft. Lauderdale to Boston was diverted to Orlando due to a disruptive passenger who claimed to be the devil and assaulted a woman he was traveling with. The incident caused passengers to disembark, wait for a new crew, and reboard, resulting in a delayed arrival in Boston.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WCVB Boston
A JetBlue flight from Fort Lauderdale to Boston was diverted to Orlando due to a disturbance caused by a man claiming to be the devil, who became violent towards a female passenger. The situation led to the temporary deplaning of customers and a delay as a new crew took over. Passengers were informed they would not receive compensation as the incident was deemed an uncontrollable disruption. Law enforcement assisted in deplaning the customers, and the man's identity was not disclosed.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KATU
Keith Edward Fagiana, a passenger on American Airlines Flight 1497, is charged with interference with a flight crew after punching a flight attendant, which led to the plane's diversion to Amarillo, Texas. Fagiana, who admitted to drinking before the flight, claimed he didn't remember the incident. He was taken into FBI custody upon landing and further resisted arrest by assaulting airport police officers. His court hearing has been rescheduled for the following Monday.