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A United Airlines flight to Spain turns back to Newark after a possible security threat midair
The airline said 190 passengers and 12 crew members were on board as authorities searched the aircraft and rescreened travelers after the alert.
- On Saturday night, United Airlines Flight 236 from Newark to Palma de Mallorca returned to Newark Liberty International Airport after a Bluetooth device named "BOMB" triggered a mid-flight security scare over the Atlantic Ocean.
- Crew members identified the suspicious Bluetooth signal about two hours into the journey; after issuing increasingly urgent warnings for passengers to disable devices, the captain turned the Boeing 767-424 around toward Newark.
- Carrying 190 passengers and 12 crew members, the aircraft landed safely at 9:37 p.m., where police officers and airport security personnel immediately met the plane to conduct a comprehensive investigation.
- Authorities determined no explosive threat existed after a full search of the aircraft and cargo; passengers were rescreened by TSA and Customs and Border Protection before boarding a replacement flight.
- Security experts maintain that airlines cannot ignore potential threats, as even harmlessly named devices trigger mandatory aviation protocols, forcing significant operational disruptions for transatlantic travelers on affected routes.
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Crew Turns Plane Around Over Bluetooth Device's Name
A four-letter word on a passenger's electronic device was enough to send a transatlantic flight back to New Jersey. United Flight 236 from Newark to Palma de Mallorca turned around over the Atlantic on Saturday after crew members were alerted to a discoverable Bluetooth device whose name raised a security...
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United Airlines flight diverts back to Newark after Bluetooth device’s name sparks security scare
A Spain-bound United Airlines flight out of Newark turned around mid-flight on Saturday as the name of a Bluetooth device sparked concerns about a possible security threat, reports said.
·New York, United States
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