All articles tagged with #passenger disturbance
Originally Published 5 months ago — by airlive
A Delta flight from Omaha to Detroit was diverted to Cedar Rapids after a 23-year-old passenger attempted to open the emergency exit and engaged in a fight with a flight attendant; he was taken into custody and faces multiple charges, but the flight resumed after the incident.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
A United Airlines flight from London to New Jersey was diverted to Bangor International Airport in Maine after two seemingly intoxicated passengers became disruptive. The passengers were removed by law enforcement officials, and the flight later resumed its journey to Newark. The two individuals will be banned from future United Airlines flights while the matter is under review by the airline.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
A man at Mexico City International Airport opened an emergency exit and walked on a plane's wing after a four-hour delay, prompting fellow passengers to support his actions in a handwritten statement citing lack of ventilation and water. The airport confirmed the incident and the man's surrender to authorities, while flight tracking sites verified the significant delay of AeroMexico flight AM672 to Guatemala City.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox Business
An All Nippon Airways flight from Japan to Seattle turned back after an American passenger allegedly bit a flight attendant, while another ANA flight had to return due to a cracked cockpit window. Additionally, Korean Air and Cathay Pacific planes clipped wings in snowy conditions, and a Japan Airlines plane collided with a coast guard aircraft at Tokyo's Haneda airport, resulting in fatalities.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
A Frontier Airlines flight was disrupted by a woman having a meltdown, captured in a video uploaded to Reddit. The woman sobbed, cursed, and screamed at airline employees, claiming she was being kidnapped. Another passenger attempted to mediate and speak to the distraught woman, while a preacher urged others to pray and burst into song. The chaotic scene escalated as the woman climbed over seats, causing other passengers to scramble. Eventually, the flight was diverted to Dallas, and the disruptive woman, the preacher, and another passenger were removed from the plane.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox Business
A passenger on a United Airlines flight from Chicago to Los Angeles was arrested after attempting to enter the cockpit and open the exit doors during takeoff. The flight was forced to return to the gate at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, and law enforcement was waiting for the disruptive passenger upon arrival. Limited details are available, and United Airlines, Chicago police, and the TSA have not yet commented on the incident.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by FOX 8 Local First
A disruptive passenger on a Delta Airlines flight from Atlanta to New Orleans was subdued by crew members and passengers after threatening a flight attendant with a shard of broken glass, claiming he would "cut off her head." It took the combined effort of eight people to restrain the man until law enforcement could board the plane. The passenger, identified as Nelson Montgomery, is receiving medical treatment for his injuries and will be charged with aggravated battery, disturbing the peace, and simple battery. The flight attendant suffered minor injuries, and Delta Airlines confirmed their zero-tolerance policy for unruly behavior.