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United Airlines Flight Diverts Over Security Concerns

Updated 2026-05-31 20:50 UTC 1 source Neutral

A United Airlines flight to Palma de Mallorca diverted back to Newark due to security concerns over an onboard Bluetooth device. The incident highlights ongoing challenges in aviation security.

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The flight to Palma de Mallorca diverted back to Newark late on Saturday. Air traffic audio and social media posts indicate an onboard Bluetooth device raised security concerns.
2026-05-31 20:29 UTC
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