Man Fined $21K for Causing Disturbance on Flight from London to Newark

A 30-year-old man has been fined $21,000 for exhibiting unruly behavior and engaging in loud arguments on a flight from London to Newark. Described as physically combative, the man’s actions led to significant disruptions aboard the aircraft, prompting authorities to impose a hefty fine as a consequence of his conduct.

United Flight 883 ended up having to be diverted to Bangor International Airport (BGR) with just an hour to go before the final destination.

“A Chelmsford, England man was sentenced this week in U.S. District Court in Bangor for interfering with a flight crew,” writes the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maine. “The charge stemmed from an incident on a United Airlines flight that diverted to Bangor International Airport (BGR) on March 1, 2024.”

The man had been in custody since March 1 and, after pleading guilty, was sentenced to time served and $20,638 in restitution to United.

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