United Airlines Flight Turned Back After Detecting 'BOMB'-Named Bluetooth Device

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A United Airlines flight from Newark to Mallorca was forced to turn back mid-flight after a Bluetooth device onboard broadcast the name ‘BOMB,’ triggering full security procedures, passenger evacuation, aircraft inspections, and nearly 10 hours of travel delays. The incident highlights how even a Bluetooth device name can have serious consequences on a commercial flight.

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