United Airlines Flight 762, traveling from Miami to Newark, was forced to land in Orlando due to a violent outburst by an unidentified passenger. According to an eyewitness, the ordeal began when the passenger was unable to access the plane’s bathroom, causing her to become agitated and verbally abusive towards a nearby family.
After being moved to a different seat, the passenger’s aggressive behavior escalated further, with her physically assaulting a flight attendant. The crew’s attempts to de-escalate the situation using zip-ties proved ineffective, leading to greater disruptions on the plane. Ultimately, the crew’s decision to divert to Orlando allowed law enforcement to remove the unruly passenger from the plane for medical evaluation.
United Airlines thanked its flight attendants for their professionalism and commitment to ensuring the safety of all passengers on board. Meanwhile, the Orlando Police Department has confirmed that no arrest has yet been made.
“Our flight attendants worked to de-escalate the situation and protect other customers and after landing in Orlando, law enforcement met the flight, and the passenger was removed… We’re grateful to our team for their professionalism and for looking out for the safety of our customers and their fellow United employees.” – United
Airlines do NOT pay them enough for this 😂😬 🦷 @united [1] better give him a raise, a vacation and some time off. https://t.co/Q7neMONwRE [2] pic.twitter.com/RQg2Z1AD1M [3]
— Chelsy Freedom (@ChelsyFreedom) July 11, 2024 [4]