Bluetooth scare forces Newark-to-Spain flight to turn back mid-Atlantic
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A United Airlines flight from Newark to Palma de Mallorca diverted back to Newark about two hours after takeoff when a Bluetooth device displayed a suspicious name, prompting a security scare; passengers were evacuated and later reboarded, and the flight resumed to Spain hours later. The 190 passengers and 12 crew were safe, with authorities responding on the ground and the trip finishing after a significant delay.
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