On May 31, 2026, United Airlines flight UA 1234, a Boeing 767, was forced to return to Newark shortly after its departure.
The decision to turn back was prompted by a Bluetooth device name that raised alarms among the crew.
Fortunately, all passengers were safely returned to the airport without incident.
Updates
Update at 20:29 UTC on 2026-05-31
NPR News reported The flight to Palma de Mallorca diverted back to Newark late on Saturday. Air traffic audio and social media posts indicate an onboard Bluetooth device raised security concerns.
Sources: NPR News