United flight to Spain turns back midair after possible security threat
A United Airlines flight from Newark to Spain was forced to turn back midair due to a potential security threat. The incident involved a Bluetooth device with an inappropriate name, prompting security inspections upon landing. Passengers were later transferred to a replacement flight that successfully reached its destination.
- ▪The flight departed for Palma de Mallorca but returned to Newark after a security concern.
- ▪There were 190 passengers and 12 crew members on board the Boeing 767.
- ▪Passengers had to evacuate while authorities conducted a security sweep of the aircraft.
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\United Airlines planes sit on the tarmac at Newark Liberty international airport in Newark, New Jersey, on 18 March. Photograph: Kena Betancur/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreen\United Airlines planes sit on the tarmac at Newark Liberty international airport in Newark, New Jersey, on 18 March. Photograph: Kena Betancur/AFP/Getty ImagesUS newsUnited flight to Spain turns back midair after possible security threatSecurity came to inspect aircraft in Newark after report of Bluetooth device with a ‘certain four-letter word’Associated PressSun 31 May 2026 16.21 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA United Airlines plane bound for Spain from Newark Liberty international airport turned around mid-flight on Saturday due to a possible security threat.That came one day after another United…
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