United Airlines Flight Returns to Newark After Midair Security Concern
A United Airlines flight from Newark to Palma de Mallorca, Spain, turned back midflight Saturday due to a possible security threat linked to a Bluetooth device named with a four-letter word. The aircraft landed at Newark, where passengers evacuated and were rescreened by security agencies before boarding a replacement flight. The airline did not disclose specific details. This incident follows other recent United Airlines disruptions, including a diverted flight over an unruly passenger and a ground collision at Newark.
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