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Real Estate Agent Duct-Taped on Flight, Fired After Slurs

9/9/2026

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Arthur Lundeen, a U.S. real estate agent, was duct-taped on a flight and subsequently fired.
Lundeen disrupted American Airlines Flight 618 from Dallas, shouting racial and homophobic slurs before passengers restrained him.
Passengers Richard O’Lenick and former officer Juan Mejia used duct tape after zip-ties failed, covering Lundeen’s mouth and nose.
Lundeen was arrested in Maryland and faces disorderly conduct and assault charges.

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Story summary

Arthur Lundeen, a U.S. real estate agent, was duct-taped on a flight and subsequently fired.
Lundeen disrupted American Airlines Flight 618 from Dallas, shouting racial and homophobic slurs before passengers restrained him.
Passengers Richard O’Lenick and former officer Juan Mejia used duct tape after zip-ties failed, covering Lundeen’s mouth and nose.
Lundeen was arrested in Maryland and faces disorderly conduct and assault charges.