'Indecent': American Airlines Passenger Strips Naked Mid
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Key Points:
- An American Airlines flight AA1779 from Baltimore to Miami on September 11 was delayed and involved a female passenger who undressed and acted indecently in the cabin, prompting flight attendants to alert the cockpit.
- The lead flight attendant reported the passenger's behavior via an ACARS message, requesting law enforcement to meet the flight upon arrival at Miami International Airport.
- The flight continued without diversion, landing at 11:32 PM, where the passenger was taken into custody by Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, which is now investigating the incident.
- Standard security protocols were followed onboard, though it is unclear if physical restraint was used; flight attendants are authorized to use reasonable force only as a last resort.
- The Airbus A319 involved, aircraft N737US, was delivered in 2000 and has been operated by American Airlines since the merger with US Airways in 2015.
