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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Sarah Raza

United Airlines flight to Spain diverted back Newark over Bluetooth device name

Security personnel were awaiting the aircraft's inspection upon its return - (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

A United Airlines flight bound for Spain was forced to return to Newark Liberty International Airport on Saturday evening after a potential security threat emerged mid-flight.

The Boeing 767, carrying 190 passengers and 12 crew members, had departed around 6 p.m. for Palma de Mallorca. The aircraft landed back at Newark at 9:37 p.m., according to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

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