United Airlines Flight to Spain Turns Back to Newark Due to a Possible Security Threat
A United Airlines flight bound for Palma de Mallorca, Spain, departed from Newark Liberty International Airport and returned to Newark after a mid-flight diversion triggered by concerns related to a Bluetooth device name. Security personnel inspected the aircraft upon its return.
A United Airlines flight bound for Palma de Mallorca, Spain, departed from Newark Liberty International Airport and turned back to Newark after a mid-flight diversion. The diversion was triggered by concerns related to a Bluetooth device name. Crew instructed passengers to turn off Bluetooth devices, and the flight returned to Newark. Security personnel inspected the aircraft upon its return. According to SCMP, the flight had 190 passengers and 12 crew members on board and landed back at Newark at 9:37 p.m.
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