A twice-deported Honduran immigrant allegedly threatened to bomb and hijack a United Airlines flight, attempting to storm the cockpit, leading to a hijack alert and arrest.

What it means

A Honduran national who had been deported twice from the U.S. allegedly threatened to bomb and hijack a United Airlines flight from Newark to New Orleans. He attempted to storm the cockpit and claimed to have a bomb, triggering a hijack alert. The flight landed safely and the suspect was arrested. The incident is being investigated by DHS and ICE.

Accuracy & sourcesGrounded

The claim is based on official statements from DHS and ICE, reported by multiple news outlets including the New York Post, Daily Wire, and Breitbart. The reporting is close to the primary source, and the suspect's immigration history (twice deported) is confirmed by authorities. However, some details, such as the suspect's asylum claim, are emerging from subsequent reports.

How new

This is a breaking news story from November 10-12, 2026, genuinely new with no indication of being resurfaced material.

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• New York Post — first to publish