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American Airlines flight from New York to Milan turns back due to unruly passenger

  • On Monday around 7 p.m., American Airlines Flight 198 from New York to Milan returned mid-flight.
  • An irate man caused a disturbance after a dispute about seating and his meal choice.
  • The disruption included someone charging at flight attendants and attempting to enter the pilot's cabin.
  • Passengers stated they landed back in New York around 3 a.m. and Krystie Tomlinson said, "There were no air marshals on."
  • Passengers waited for a rebooked flight that departed sixteen hours later, and the FAA is investigating the incident.
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Driven by the composition of his meal, a passenger tried to break into the cockpit. The aircraft, which was connecting New York to Milan, had to turn back.

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All of us have been on a flight where something annoying and unnerving happened, like a child crying for it? entire duration of the trip or neighbors that invade...

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Panic aboard an American Airlines flight bound for Italy. On April 7, flight AA198 departed New York JFK at 19:00 and expected in Milan Malpensa the following morning, was forced to return after about four hours. The reason? A passenger lost control, putting the crew in difficulty and creating tension among travelers. The company then confirmed everything with a note: “American Airlines flight 198 departing from New York (JFK) and bound for Mila…

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KVIA broke the news in Panama City, United States on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
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