Passengers panicked and thwarted a flight after hearing someone sneeze on an airplane
The plane, heading from Colorado to Newark, New Jersey, made an unplanned landing in Denver after several passengers began to panic, because they were sitting next to a sick person, in their opinion, a man. USA Today.
The change in United Airline's flight to Newark International Airport this Sunday, March 8th is showing growing public concern about the outbreak of coronavirus. This virus has already infected more than 500 people in the United States and 100 people worldwide.
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United Airlines representatives said a small group of passengers tried to disrupt flight 1562 after they sat next to someone who sneezed and coughed.
Passengers did not listen to the requests of the crew members, as a result of which they had to land in Denver, where the police met the plane. Passengers who made a mess on board were taken out of the cabin.
Denver police said three passengers were saddened by the presence of a sick person on the plane.
Representatives of United Airlines reported that the passenger, who was considered sick, suffers from allergies. The man was examined on an airplane, he did not have a fever, he was allowed to continue the flight.
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The FBI is investigating this case, but it is not clear whether any charges will be brought.
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