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‘Disruptive passenger’ duct-taped to airplane seat

It’s not what you would typically see on an airplane, but a viral video shows a “disruptive passenger” being duct-taped to their seat. The American Airlines flight was heading to Newark Liberty International Airport from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport on Thurs. Sept. 3, when a man became agitated. A flight attendant attempted to calm […]

An American Airlines flight from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport was forced to make an emergency landing in Baltimore after a passenger became agitated. According to CityNews, a flight attendant attempted to calm the situation, but the passenger allegedly got physical.

Three other passengers helped to restrain the man with zip-ties and duct-tape. The Chiang Rai Times reports that heavy-duty zip ties and silver duct tape were used to secure the passenger tightly to his seat.

The plane landed in Baltimore, where the man was reportedly arrested upon arrival.

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