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Daily Mail
07-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Allegiant flight forced to return to airport over passenger's terrifying remark to stranger
A passenger on an Allegiant plane derailed the flight and frightened passengers when he made a wild claim that his laptop was a bomb. Taj Taylor, 27, made the terrifying threat to another passenger on Allegiant flight 1023 departing from the St. Pete Clearwater Airport in Florida to Roanoke, Virginia on Sunday, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. The passenger he threatened immediately notified flight attendants and after just 40 minutes in the air, the plane was diverted back to St. Petersburg. The sheriff's office K9 unit searched Taylor's belongings and fortunately came up empty-handed. Other passengers also reported hearing Taylor make the bone-chilling threats. Footage from those on the flight revealed the moments officers entered the plane and approached Taylor. The suspect stood up in his chair and removed his earphones as officers questioned him about the threats. Another video from inside the airport revealed Taylor walking with his hands behind his back down the tarmac. Three officers were seen escorting him off the plane. Once a new crew boarded the Allegiant flight, the plane took off for Roanoke. Flight logs showed that the plane landed back in Clearwater at 2:08pm and finally got back in the air at 6:26pm. Taylor was hit with felony charges of making threats and false information in the first degree. He was arrested and booked in jail on Sunday night. Taylor was released the same day and the case was taken over by the Federal Bureau of Investigations. Taylor hasn't yet entered a plea, according to court records. Daily Mail reached out to the FBI for an update on the case. Social media accounts associated with Taylor have him listed as a seminary student at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. Liberty is a private evangelical college and is affiliated with the Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia. Social media accounts with Taylor's name have him listed as a seminary student at Liberty University and a veteran of the Air Force According to his Instagram bio, he graduated from Virginia State University and is an ordained clergyman. He also states that he is a veteran of the Air Force. Taylor's last post on Facebook is a video of his sermon on Father's Day. He doesn't have a violent criminal record other than charges from traffic court, according to Pinellas County court records. He was previously in court for operating a vehicle without insurance and speeding, among other minor traffic infractions.
The Sun
20-06-2025
- The Sun
Shock moment passenger threatens to CRASH Air India plane mid-flight in furious row just days after Ahmedabad disaster
THIS is the shocking moment a woman allegedly threatened to crash a plane in India during a row with cabin staff. The incident comes just days after the tragic Ahmedabad disaster, in which at least 270 people sadly died. 5 5 5 In a now viral clip, a woman can be seen yelling at passengers and crew on board the flight. The row is reported to have taken place on an Air India Express flight from Bengaluru to Surat. A woman, identified as Dr Vyas Hiral Mohanbhai, 36, was taken off the flight and detained by police following the incident on Tuesday, the Indian Express has reported. She reportedly left her bag in the front row of the plane before making her way to her seat 20 F. The plane had been due to take off at around 2.30 pm. But when cabin crew objected to where she had placed her bag and asked her to stow it in her overhead locker, she refused, according to NDTV. She is said to have instead insisted that cabin crew move her bag to her seat for her. But despite requests from the crew and an intervention from the captain, she still declined to comply - leading to the chaotic row. She also shouted at passengers who attempted to reason with her. The situation then escalated further when she allegedly yelled threats about crashing the plane, local media has reported. New video of doomed Air India flight 'shows Boeing 787 did lose power' just before crash This prompted the crew to alert security, who removed her from the flight. She was subsequently booked by Bengaluru International Airport Limited police. A dramatic video of the alleged incident has circulated online, which shows a woman shouting at crew and fellow passengers - despite their best efforts to pacify her. The cabin crew can be seen trying in vain to calm her down, while some passengers also attempt to intervene. At one point, the woman can even be seen appearing to strike another passenger. It took place on a flight operated by Air India Express, which is a subsidiary of Air India. The incident comes days after the horrifying crash of Air India flight 171 in Ahmedabad last week. All passengers and crew - except for one miracle survivor - died in the crash, which killed at least 270 people. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner had been en route to London Gatwick, but crashed less than a minute after take-off. India's Ministry of Civil Aviation said the tragic incident remains under investigation and that more information will be provided in due course. 5
Fox News
14-06-2025
- Fox News
Passenger in custody after 'direct threat' to airplane shuts down Seattle Airport runways
One suspect is in police custody and all departures were delayed after a passenger made a "direct threat" to the safety of an Alaska Airlines aircraft Saturday at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Alaska Airlines confirmed to Fox News Digital there was a security incident at about 1 p.m. involving Alaska Airlines Flight 2123, operated by Horizon Air from Seattle to Walla Walla, Washington. "During taxi to the runway, a guest made a direct threat to the safety of the aircraft to one of our flight attendants," a spokesperson said. "Our crew members followed their procedures and secured the aircraft on a runway away from the airport." Local and federal law enforcement were immediately notified and approached the aircraft. FBI Seattle confirmed to Fox News Digital it responded along with the Port of Seattle Police Department. One suspect, who has not yet been identified, is in custody, according to the Port of Seattle and the airline. The Federal Aviation Administration later issued a ground stop "due to security." Two runways were closed after the incident, leaving just one open. Due to the threat, Alaska Airlines said at least six flights were canceled and two others were diverted. "We are working to get all guests to their destinations safely and as quickly as possible," a spokesperson said. The nature of the incident is unclear. There were 68 passengers and four crew members onboard, according to Alaska Airlines. Passengers were safely deplaned and will be returned to the terminal after a security screening, according to the Port of Seattle. The aircraft will be subject to security measures before continuing, Alaska Airlines said.
