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Two Unruly Passengers Divert Newark-Bound Flight To Maine
A United Airlines flight from Heathrow Airport in London to Newark Liberty International Airport was diverted to Maine on Friday, March 1 after two passengers were disruptive, the airline confirmed. Flight 883, a Boeing 767, landed at Bangor International Airport at 10 a.m., the FAA said. According to United.com, the flight then took off from Bangor at 11:35 a.m. and landed in Newark at 12:53 p.m. There were 150 passengers and 10 crew members on board, United Airlines said. The two passengers appeared to be intoxicated and exhibited physically abusive behavior, United Airlines said.&…
Newark, NJ
Police & Fire
'Security Issue' Diverts Flight From Newark To LA, FAA Says
A United Airlines flight from Newark to Los Angeles International Airport was diverted to Chicago on the morning of Wednesday, Feb. 21, authorities said. United Airlines Flight 1533, a Boeing 787, landed safely at Chicago O'Hare International Airport at 7:40 a.m. after the crew reported a security issue, the Federal Aviation Administration said. According to sports writer and author Ian O'Connor, who was on the flight, a bomb threat was found in the bathroom. "We were told in air only that a situation forced the diversion," O'Connor said on Twitter. "The threat was revealed to us whe…
Newark, NJ
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Flight From Newark To Rome Drops 28K Feet In 8 Minutes
A United Airlines flight headed to Rome diverted back to Newark after a scary pressurization issue. United Airlines Flight 510 dropped more than 28,000 feet in less than 10 minutes, approximately 90 minutes after departing Newark Liberty International Airport around 8:40 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, according to flight-tracking website FlightAware. The Boeing 777 hit its highest altitude of 37,000 feet at 10:07 p.m., but plummeted to 8,000 feet by 10:15 p.m., records show. The aircraft diverted back to Newark at an altitude of 8,800 feet at 10::40 p.m., records show. The FAA said the plane sa…
Newark, NJ
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United Flight Attendants Picket At Newark Airport: 'Our Job Is Not To Run This Airline'
Flight attendants for United Airlines are saying enough is enough. Angered at not getting a new contract, flight attendants representing the Association of Flight Attendants union are picketing at Newark Liberty International Airport on Thursday, Aug. 31, one of many picketing events the group is holding at airports throughout the country and overseas. A picket line is also being held at LaGuardia Airport. “Flight attendants lead the way, we’re the ones who save the day!” CWA 1037 out here supporting @afa_cwa United flight attendants demanding a fair contract! ✈️ pic.twitter.com/tSzUS…
Newark, NJ
News
Passengers Trapped For 7 Hours On Hot Plane At Newark Airport: 'Treated Like Animals' (
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Bianca Dragone experienced every passenger's worst nightmare. En route to Rome from Newark Airport last month, the a 31-year-old Rahway resident and her fellow passengers spent seven hours on a United Airlines flight without air conditioning. On the runway. When they got on their flight on Monday, July 3, which was scheduled to depart at 5:30 p.m., Dragone noticed the plane was extremely hot. The pilot and flight attendant said they were getting a mechanic to fix it. What was supposed to take 20 minutes ended up taking hours. Dragone said passengers were constantly told they were about …
Worcester, MA
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Central Mass Flight Crew Attacker Who Threatened 'Blood Bath' Unfit For Trial: Report
A Worcester County man who threatened to kill passengers aboard a Los Angeles to Boston flight, attacked the flight crew with a metal spoon, and tried to open the plane's door mid-flight is not competent to stand trial, a federal judge ruled this week. Francisco Severo Torres, 33, of Leominster, was charged in March with interference and attempted interference with flight crew members and attendants using a dangerous weapon, which could carry a life sentence in prison, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. Related: Terror After Takeoff: Man Tried To Open Plane Door, Stab Flight Atten…
Newark, NJ
News
Frustrated Travelers Take To Twitter As Storms Ground Hundreds Of Newark Airport Flights
Hundreds of flights were cancelled and delayed Monday, June 26, due to stormy weather at Newark Liberty Airport, leaving travelers seething. "Kicking my vacation off with a flight that’s been delayed twice & a trash colleen hoover book in the newark airport," one person said Tuesday, June 27. According to FlightAware, 446 flights going into or out of the airport were delayed while 538 were cancelled, as rain pummeled the state intermittently. Forty-five percent of the cancellations were United Airlines, and 38% of the delays were also United. Monday's stormy weather left thousands of …
Newark, NJ
Police & Fire
Israel-Bound Flight U-Turns Back To Newark Three Hours In, Unruly Passenger Blamed
A United Airlines flight bound for Israel had been in the air for nearly three hours when it suddenly turned around and headed back to Newark because of what the airline confirmed was a "disruptive" passenger. The passenger apparently sat in a crew seat while waiting to use the bathroom and ended up in a shouting match with a flight attendant, according to multiple reports. Crew members warned the man that Flight 90 -- which had left Newark early Sunday, April 23, on its way to Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv -- would have to head back if he didn't return to his seat, one pass…
Newark, NJ
Weather
Airlines Waive Some Fees As Flight Delays, Cancellations Climb At Newark Airport
Multiple airlines are waiving travel fees for flight changes as a powerful Nor'Easter moves through the region. Newark Airport experienced 124 flight delays and 129 cancellations as of noon on Tuesday, March 14, according to FlightAware. The highest number of flight delays at Newark Airport were for United Airlines, with a total of 56 in the last 24 hours, while Republic reported 53 cancellations and 22 delays. The following airlines are allowing passengers to change their flights at no additional cost: American Airlines Delta Spirit Southwest United A wintry mix of precipita…
Dorchester, MA
Weather
Airlines Waiving Fees As Cancellations Climb Amid Massachusetts Nor'Easter
Multiple airlines are waiving travel as a powerful Nor'Easter moves through Massachusetts from Tuesday, March 14 through Wednesday, March 15. The storm system, dumping heavy snow and winds across the Commonwealth, is to blame for flight delays and cancellations at multiple airports in the Northeast. Read More: Nor'Easter: Thousands Without Power As Heavy Winds, Snow Pelt Massachusetts In response, several airlines are allowing passengers to change their flights at no additional cost. These airlines include: American Airlines Delta Spirit Southwest United …
Worcester, MA
Police & Fire
Mug Shot Of Accused Airline Saboteur From Central Mass Released
Massachusetts State Police released the mugshot of the Worcester County man who attempted to open the door on a plane from Los Angeles to Boston mid-flight and tried to stab a flight attendant with a spoon on Sunday, March 5. Francisco Severo Torres, 33, of Leominster, had to be subdued by fellow passengers aboard the United Airlines flight 2609 for 45 minutes after he lunged at a member of the flight crew, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. Related: Terror After Takeoff: Leominster Man Tried To Open Plane Door Earlier in the flight, members of the crew noticed that the cabin door b…
Newark, NJ
News
Turbulence Injures Three People On United Flight From Newark To Tampa: Reports
At least three people were injured due to turbulence on a flight from Newark to Tampa, various news outlets are reporting citing United Airlines. The "unexpected turbulence" happened on United Flight 600 on Thursday evening, Feb. 9 — injuring two passengers and a flight attendant, the airline told NJ Advance Media and ABC7. FlightAware shows the plane left Newark at 8:15 p.m. and landed in Tampa at 11:05 p.m. The flight attendant and passengers were evaluated at an area hospital, United told the outlets in a statement. United Airlines did not immediately respond to Daily Voice's request fo…
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