NewsWorld newsUnited AirlinesA United Airlines from to Mallorca, Spain, was forced to make a diversion due to a security alert10:18, 01 Jun 2026A United Airlines flight bound for Spain was forced to make an emergency U-turn after a mischievous teenager labelled a Fitbit device 'bomb' and triggered a full-scale security incident.The 16-year-old's fitness tracker was flagged by security around an hour and a half into a transatlantic flight from New Jersey to Mallorca, causing panic and confusion amongst those on-board.Following the discovery, an urgent announcement was issued over the in-flight PA system urging all passengers to turn their Bluetooth devices off immediately.Article continues belowThis is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link. You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.United AirlinesBreaking NewsTeenagersFitness
Flight forced to U-turn midway to Spain after Bluetooth bomb scare
A United Airlines from to Mallorca, Spain, was forced to make a diversion due to a security alert










