Overview

• Luis A. Vaquero, 27, was arrested after a flight from Miami to Newark for threatening passengers, crew members, and the pilot.
• Authorities allege Vaquero targeted a disabled minor and mocked Jewish passengers while issuing threats shortly after takeoff.
• The situation escalated when Vaquero banged on the cockpit door and demanded the pilot come out, leading to a confrontation six inches from the pilot's face.
• Vaquero also shouted racial slurs and expletives at a flight attendant after being denied alcohol service during the flight.
• He has been charged with interference with flight crew members, a federal offense carrying a potential 20-year prison sentence and a $250,000 fine.