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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

Why was an Alaska Airlines Miami flight put on lockdown after passenger threats?

Two separate passenger incidents on US flights triggered emergency security procedures this week, including a temporary lockdown, calls to law enforcement and the removal of disruptive travelers.

The incidents involved United Airlines Flight 2801 in Milwaukee and Alaska Airlines Flight 305 in Miami, according to reports and air traffic control audio reviewed by CNN. The cases come as the Federal Aviation Administration continues to deal with hundreds of reports of unruly passenger behavior this year.

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