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Flight 236, a United Airlines jet from Newark to Palma de Mallorca, declared a general emergency and returned to Newark after cabin crew told passengers to disable Bluetooth on their devices; the plane landed safely and passengers deboarded, with United apologizing. The trigger remains unverified, though Bluetooth as a broad safety threat is not established, and in-flight device rules have evolved over time.
United Airlines updated its Contract of Carriage to require passengers to wear headphones when listening to audio or video on flights, with the carrier allowed to refuse transport permanently or temporarily and remove passengers who don’t comply. If travelers lack headphones, they can request a free pair if available. The change, tied to Starlink’s rollout, reinforces the airline’s headphone policy alongside existing in-flight guidelines.
A Golden Retriever named Merlot captivates airline passengers by locking eyes with the camera and befriending a traveler mid-flight, turning a routine flight into a viral moment with over 22,000 likes.