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Unruly passenger arrested after being restrained with duct tape during flight
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Key Points:
- Arthur Lundeen, 67, was arrested for unruly behavior on American Airlines flight AA 618, which was diverted to Baltimore due to his disruptive conduct.
- Lundeen was restrained with duct tape and zip ties by passengers, including a former law enforcement officer, after he became belligerent and physically aggressive.
- The flight, traveling from Dallas to Newark, was diverted to Baltimore Washington International Airport around 10:15 p.m., where Lundeen was taken into custody.
- He faces charges of disorderly conduct and second-degree assault related to the incident on the plane, and the FBI is conducting an ongoing investigation.
- American Airlines emphasized that the safety and security of passengers and crew is their top priority and they do not tolerate violence.
