Flight from UK diverted after 'physically abusive behaviour from passenger'

01 March 2024 , 15:15

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Flight maps show the plane diverting

A United Airlines flight from London to Newark, United States has been diverted to Maine after "phyiscally abusive behaviour" on board.

The United Airlines Boeing 767 from London to New York declared an emergency due to an unruly passenger, flight radar has shown. According to, Planespotters.net, flight UA883 departed London Heathrow at 08:18 local time this morning and made the cross over the Atlantic to New York.

Upon reaching the Bangor area in Maine, the aircraft declared an emergency and made a rapid descent. Not long after, the crew touched down safely into Bangor, after broadcasting the 7700 squawk code.

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It is understood that on touchdown, the plane was met by law enforcement to remove the passenger, Flight Emergency wrote on X, formerly Twitter. Details of the incident on board are not yet available and it is unclear when the flight will continue on to its original destination of Newark.

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United Airlines spokesperson told the Mirror: "United flight 883 landed in Bangor this morning after two passengers, who appeared intoxicated, became disruptive. Law enforcement officials removed the two passengers and the flight has already re-departed for Newark Liberty International Airport. The customers will be banned from future United flights while we review this matter."

Rachel Hagan