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Flight attendant catches falling baby on United flight
9/9/2026
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- Flight attendant Monique Harris caught a baby about to fall from its mother’s lap on United flight 3486.
- The flight traveled from Newark, New Jersey, to Grand Rapids, Michigan.
- Passenger John Frehse posted on Instagram praising Harris and tagged United CEO Scott Kirby.
- Harris replied in comments that she was in tears and did not act for recognition.
- Republic Airways emailed Fox News calling Harris an extraordinary colleague.
