British Passenger Fined $20,638 and Banned for Life by United Airlines

Alexander MacDonald was fined and banned after his disruptive behavior forced a flight diversion from London to Newark.

Alexander MacDonald, 30, from England, was fined $20,638 for interfering with a flight crew.
The incident occurred on March 1 on a United Airlines flight, resulting in the plane being diverted to Bangor, Maine.
MacDonald's confrontation with flight attendants escalated to threats of damaging the aircraft.
He was restrained with flex cuffs and the flight continued to Newark after his removal.
MacDonald has been banned from flying with United Airlines for life, alongside his girlfriend.