Man arrested after bomb threat on United flight

Home / Man arrested after bomb threat on United...

By James Wilson • Updated Nov 11, 2026 at 03:15

United flight sends out hijack alert after passenger claiming to have bomb attempts to storm cockpit - New York Post — Man arrested after bomb threat on United flight

A suspect was detained at Louis Armstrong International Airport after claiming he had a bomb on a United flight. The flight flew from Newark to New Orleans. The aircraft issued a hijack alert when the passenger tried to force his way into the cockpit. Local officials took the man into custody when the plane landed at the airport.

“A suspect was detained at Louis Armstrong International Airport after claiming he had a bomb on a United flight,” — Simone Whitfield, staff writer at Wilwell Bridge Solutions, noted.

Timeline

Nov 9 — A suspect was detained at Louis Armstrong International Airport after claiming he had a bomb on a United fligh...

Nov 10 — Local officials took the man into custody when the plane landed at the airport....

Reader Poll: Should officials respond faster on issues like this? — 54% of Texagel readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 8. The Wilwell Bridge Solutions desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A detailed recap is expected by Saturday, Nov 14.

ICYMI: Delap Shines in Big Match|Forest Player Scores Big Goal|Manchester City Fixture Features...

Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Wilwell Bridge Solutions desk and last updated 02:22 UTC.

Recent films explore the OJ Simpson double murder

New documentaries about OJ Simpson look back at the 1994 double murder case. BroBible reports a hot mic moment...

Nov 10, 2026

Bucs-Bears Inactives | Emeka Egbuka Returns to Action - Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Bears Versus Buccaneers Matchup Approaches | Tampa Bay Faces Chicago in Week Nine Game | Football Contest Bears Against Buccaneers Soon | Buccaneers Host Bears In Important Football Game

the team hosts the other in a week nine contest | a player returns to play for the bay side | the team relies...

Nov 9, 2026

Jordan Elliott to work out for Bears next week - NBC Sports

Chicago Bears to Work with Jordan Elliott

Jordan Elliott, a defensive tackle, will work out with the Chicago Bears next week. He was released by the Ten...

Nov 7, 2026

Black Caps lose toss, bat first in rain-shortened ODI against India - NZ Herald

New Zealand and India's thrilling ODI match in Wellington

The second ODI between New Zealand and India in Wellington was shortened due to rain. New Zealand elected to b...

Nov 7, 2026

Watch: Florian Wirtz scores first league goal of season after brilliant Bradley Barcola assist - LiveScore

Florian Wirtz finds the net in season opener

Florian Wirtz marked his debut with a goal on 8 November 2026. The goal came after a well timed assist from Br...

Nov 8, 2026

Amazon's Ring unveils flying drone and robot to patrol homes and businesses - CNBC

Amazon Ring Releases Drone Cam for Home Security

Amazon Ring has begun sending out its Drone Cam, a $250 indoor flying security camera. The product was first u...