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United Airlines Flight Returns After Bluetooth Device Name Raises Alarm
A United Airlines flight made a U-turn four hours into its journey due to concerns over a suspicious Bluetooth device name. The plane returned to its origin airport following the discovery.
1 Jun, 21:14 — 2 Jun, 02:37
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YahooMostly Factual89d ago
United flight makes U-turn over "four-letter word" Bluetooth device
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United Airlines flight makes U-turn after 4-hours in air over suspicious Bluetooth device name
A United Airlines flight from Newark to Spain made an unexpected U-turn after a passenger's Bluetooth speaker, named "BOMB," triggered a security scare. The teenager responsible had reportedly forgotten about the name. Authorities evacuated the plane and inspected it thoroughly, causing significant delays and passenger concern.
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First report: Yahoo · 1 Jun, 21:14|Full coverage: 2 · 5h|Window: 5h
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