United Pilots Squawk Hijack Code As Passenger Tries To Storm Cockpit, Says He Has A Bomb
Despite the alarming incident, the flight was able to continue to its destination as planned.
By Jake HardimanZimbabwe
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A United Airlines flight from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) took an eventful turn on Monday evening after a passenger reportedly tried to storm the cockpit. The alarming occurrence led the pilots to alert other United flights to the threat via the ACARS messaging system, with the flight ultimately landing safely in New Orleans.
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- 62 words · 1 min read
- Published
- November 10, 2026
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- Jake Hardiman
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- Simple Flying