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Passenger duct-taped to seat on American Airlines flight amid midair outburst
Fox News • • general
Key Points:
- An American Airlines flight from Dallas-Fort Worth to Newark was diverted to Baltimore after a passenger became disruptive, screaming racial and homophobic slurs and threatening others onboard.
- The man was restrained to his seat using duct tape and zip ties by crew members and passengers after he assaulted a fellow passenger and pushed a female passenger who tried to intervene.
- The incident occurred about two hours into the flight, prompting intervention from multiple passengers, including a retired law enforcement officer, to subdue the individual.
- Upon landing at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, law enforcement took the man into custody, and the FBI is investigating the incident to determine if federal charges will be filed.
- American Airlines emphasized the safety of customers and crew as a priority and commended their team’s professionalism during the event.
