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United Flight Diverts to Dulles After Passenger Tried to Open Door at Cruising Altitude

Federal agents met the aircraft and are reviewing the case for possible criminal charges or FAA civil penalties.

Passenger Arrested After Attempt to Open Cathay Pacific Plane Door Mid-Flight on Boston–Hong Kong Route

Passenger Charged After Duct-Tape Restraint on American Airlines Las Vegas Flight

Air Canada Flight to Las Vegas Diverts to Chicago Over Disruptive Passenger

23-Year-Old Faces Multiple Charges After Emergency Landing in Iowa