United Airlines Flight Diverted After Passenger Assaults Flight Attendant

A United Airlines flight from Miami to Newark was diverted to Orlando on Tuesday evening following a violent incident involving a female passenger. Reports indicate that the woman became aggressive and disruptive, leading to an emergency landing. United Airlines confirmed that their flight attendants attempted to de-escalate the situation before law enforcement met the flight upon arrival to remove the passenger. Video footage obtained by TMZ captured the alarming moment when the woman was seen biting a flight attendant's shoulder and tearing part of his clothing. During the altercation, her hands were reportedly zip-tied, and she was heard shouting profanities and making threats towards other passengers. The incident raised concerns about passenger behavior and the safety of airline staff. Witnesses reported the woman expressing her frustration with the airline, claiming that the crew had an "attitude problem" and questioning why she was being restrained. Her erratic behavior included threats directed at fellow passengers, escalating the tension on board the flight. The flight landed in Orlando at approximately 7:15 p.m. local time and resumed its journey to Newark about two hours later. Following the incident, the Orlando Police Department stated that the passenger was taken to a local hospital for a medical evaluation. The police have not yet provided further comments regarding the situation.