UA flight to Israel turns back to US mid-flight after 2 passengers started a ...
Half-empty United Airlines flight from Newark to Tel Aviv returns to US after 90 minutes over 'riot' triggered when two economy passengers 'self-upgraded' to business class seats and refused to leave A United Airlines flight carrying 123 passengers from Newark, New Jersey to Tel Aviv, Israel turned back after two riders self-upgraded to business class The Israeli nationals caused a 'riot' after flight crew requested to see their tickets, a witness said Officials were waiting for the disruptive duo when the plane returned to Newark The flight was cancelled and affected passengers were given meal vouchers and hotel accommodations It was the second time in a week that poor passenger behavior caused an international flight to return to the US
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An Israel-bound United Airlines plane that departed from Newark, New Jersey reversed course 90 minutes after takeoff after two economy-level passengers who moved into business class started a riot, reports say.
The half-empty flight had not yet reached the Canadian border January 20 when the unidentified Israeli nationals upgraded their seats and refused to show flight attendants their tickets, according to the The Jerusalem Post.
Fellow passenger Roi Lotan said a 'riot' started when the duo refused to
