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American Airlines passenger duct-taped to seat, plane diverted after mid-flight outburst
Summary by Southlake News Editorial Desk Steven Rosenbaum , as published by CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· September 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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An American Airlines flight from Dallas-Fort Worth to Newark made an unexpected stop in Baltimore late Thursday night due to a disruptive passenger, the Fort Worth-based airline confirmed Friday. Witnesses who were on board the plane told CBS News New York the passenger's behavior was putting ev...
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Key points Witnesses who were on board the plane told CBS News New York the passenger's behavior was putting ev... An American Airlines flight from Dallas-Fort Worth to Newark made an unexpected stop in Baltimore late Thursday night due to a disruptive passenger, the Fort Worth-based airline confirmed Friday. More government Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? An American Airlines flight from Dallas-Fort Worth to Newark made an unexpected stop in Baltimore late Thursday night due to a disruptive passenger, the Fort Worth-based airline confirmed Friday. Witnesses who were on board the plane told CBS News New York the passenger's behavior was putting ev...
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