Plane Passenger Is 'Handcuffed to Her Seat' After Alleged Assault Mid-Flight
Summary
Aircraft Boston Massachusetts in Boston, Massachusetts: A Lufthansa flight traveling from San Francisco to Munich was diverted to Boston Logan International Airport after a passenger allegedly assaulted another traveler mid-flight. According to Massachusetts State Police, the female party involved was handcuffed to her seat until the aircraft landed in Boston. The incident occurred on Wednesday, June 10, when the Airbus A380-800 was flying over northern Manitoba, Canada. Authorities stated the diversion was due to an unruly passenger who posed a threat to the flight's safe continuation.
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Plane Passenger Is 'Handcuffed to Her Seat' After Alleged Assault Mid-Flight