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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Kelly Rissman

Woman banned from United Airlines after forcing flight diversion in apparent row over wine

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A “disruptive” passenger has been banned from flying United Airlines after she forced a flight to divert from its original destination, apparently after she was upset that she was not served wine.

The 25 July flight was scheduled to fly from Houston to Los Angeles, United said in a statement to The Independent. However, the flight was diverted to Phoenix “due to a disruptive passenger who continually refused to follow the flight attendant’s instructions to return to her seat.”

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