Erratic passenger that forced unscheduled landing in Belfast ‘demanded nuts’

The cost of diverting a transatlantic flight due to the alleged threatening behaviour of a passenger who repeatedly demanded nuts could be £350,000, a court in the North has heard.

Erratic passenger that forced unscheduled landing in Belfast ‘demanded nuts’

The cost of diverting a transatlantic flight due to the alleged threatening behaviour of a passenger who repeatedly demanded nuts could be £350,000, a court in the North has heard.

The United Airlines plane was en route from Rome to Chicago on Saturday evening when the captain made the decision to touch down at Belfast International Airport after concerns were raised about the man by cabin crew and other passengers.

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