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Real-Estate Agent Arrested After Duct-Taped Flight Disruption

9/8/2026

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Arthur “Layne” Lundeen, a U.S. real-estate agent, was arrested after being duct-taped on an American Airlines flight.
The disturbance forced Flight 618 from Dallas Fort Worth to Newark to divert to Baltimore on September 3.
Crew and two passengers, including a retired law-enforcement officer, restrained Lundeen with duct tape and zip ties.
Police placed Lundeen under suspicion of disorderly conduct and interference with a flight crew.

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Story summary

Arthur “Layne” Lundeen, a U.S. real-estate agent, was arrested after being duct-taped on an American Airlines flight.
The disturbance forced Flight 618 from Dallas Fort Worth to Newark to divert to Baltimore on September 3.
Crew and two passengers, including a retired law-enforcement officer, restrained Lundeen with duct tape and zip ties.
Police placed Lundeen under suspicion of disorderly conduct and interference with a flight crew.