United Airlines Flight Returns to Newark After Bluetooth Device Name Sparks Security Alert
United Airlines flight to Spain pulls U-turn, apparently over Bluetooth device name

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A United Airlines flight from Newark to Palma de Mallorca turned back after a Bluetooth device was reportedly named 'BOMB.' The flight returned to Newark after 4 hours and 24 minutes, leading to an inspection and evacuation. After a delay, the flight eventually arrived in Spain nearly 10 hours late.
- 01The flight turned back due to a Bluetooth device named 'BOMB,' causing security concerns.
- 02Passengers were asked to turn off their Bluetooth devices during the incident.
- 03The flight returned to Newark after 4 hours and 24 minutes in the air.
- 04An audio recording revealed that the device was a teenager's speaker.
- 05The flight landed in Palma de Mallorca about 9.5 hours late.
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A United Airlines flight from Newark, New Jersey, to Palma de Mallorca, Spain, made an unexpected return to Newark on Saturday due to a potential security threat related to a Bluetooth device. After 4 hours and 24 minutes in the air, the flight crew decided to turn back to address the situation. Passengers reported that they were instructed to turn off their Bluetooth devices, and social media posts indicated that the device in question was named 'BOMB.' An air traffic control recording confirmed that the security detail was prompted by this name, leading to the need for a thorough inspection of the aircraft. The flight eventually reboarded and landed in Palma de Mallorca at 3:47 p.m. local time on Sunday, arriving approximately 9.5 hours late. Despite the initial panic, the situation turned out to be related to a teenager's Bluetooth speaker, causing a mix of frustration and humor among passengers.
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The incident caused significant delays for passengers and required security inspections.
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