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Flight Diverted over "Misunderstanding" About Timer Set to Pray for Ramadan
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Southwest flight diverted after Ramadan prayer reminder causes security scare. Watch
A misunderstanding over a Ramadan prayer reminder on a passenger’s phone led to a security alert on a Southwest Airlines flight. The aircraft was diverted and officials later confirmed there was no threat.
·India
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Ramadan prayer reminder trigged Southwest ‘passenger disturbance’ alert that led to flyer’s removal
The Federal Aviation Administration said the Southwest airlines crew reported a "passenger disturbance" — which was caused by a timer on the man's phone for Ramadan going off.
·New York, United States
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A passenger's phone call reminded them to pray during Ramadan and triggered an alarm on board the flight in the United States. The crew treated the situation as a security threat, forcing passengers to raise their hands. Moments later, armed officers entered the plane.
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