A United Airlines aircraft heading to Palma de Mallorca was forced to reverse course and return to Newark airport late Saturday evening due to what appears to be security concerns involving a Bluetooth device aboard the plane.
According to air traffic control recordings and posts on social media, the onboard Bluetooth device prompted safety worries that led to the flight’s unexpected return to Newark Liberty International Airport.
The incident occurred as the aircraft was en route to the Spanish destination, forcing passengers to endure an unplanned return journey instead of continuing their transatlantic flight.
