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Aggressive passenger restrained with duct tape as plane diverts

From VRT NWS · () Dutch

Translated from Dutch and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • An American Airlines flight from Dallas to Newark diverted to Baltimore after a 67-year-old passenger allegedly became abusive and violent.
  • The crew restrained the man with duct tape, and police arrested him after the plane landed.
  • The flight continued to Newark after the incident, while the airline said passenger and crew safety was a priority.

An American Airlines flight had to divert after a passenger became aggressive and was eventually strapped to his seat with duct tape. Police arrested the man after the plane landed at Baltimore airport.

The incident took place on a flight from Dallas, Texas, to Newark, near New York. About 45 minutes after takeoff, the 67-year-old passenger began insulting fellow passengers and cabin crew. He reportedly used racist and homophobic language.

When the passenger also became violent, the crew overpowered him and tied him to his seat. After landing in Baltimore, local police took him into custody. The aircraft then continued its journey to Newark.

“The safety of our passengers and our crew members is a priority, and we therefore do not tolerate violence,” American Airlines said.

The safety of our passengers and our crew members is a priority, and we therefore do not tolerate violence.

· American AirlinesThe airline commented after the passenger was restrained and arrested.
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Originally published by VRT NWS in Dutch. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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