# Passenger arrested after bomb claim prompts alert on Newark–New Orleans flight

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/united-flight-from-newark-to-new-orleans-sent-out-hijacking-distress-call-after-passenger-tried-to-storm-cockpit/
- Published: 2026-11-10T20:11:49+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-10T20:35:35+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16282189/united-airlines-flight-hijacking-call-new-jersey-louisiana.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: Culture, Travel, World

## Key points

- Bomb claim triggered a cockpit security alert.
- The Newark to New Orleans flight landed safely.
- A 34-year-old passenger was arrested on arrival.

## Summary

A passenger’s claim that he had a bomb in his backpack prompted a cockpit security alert on a United Airlines flight from Newark to New Orleans on Monday evening. The aircraft landed safely, and the passenger was arrested, highlighting how a reported threat can trigger an urgent response even when no device is reported found.

The Boeing 737 MAX 9 carried 49 passengers and six crew members. The man was moved to the back of the aircraft and seated with crew; authorities met the plane on arrival, and passengers were taken to the terminal. The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office said the 34-year-old was booked on charges of communicating false information about planned arson and terrorising.

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