On November 10, 2026, an incident occurred on a United Airlines flight from Newark to New Orleans involving Rony Alexander Gomez-Alberto, a 34-year-old Honduran man. He was arrested after claiming to have a bomb and trying to storm the cockpit.
• Rony Alexander Gomez-Alberto, an illegal immigrant who had been deported twice, boarded United flight 2174 and acted erratically before claiming a bomb was on board.
• The flight, which had 46 passengers and six crew members, departed Newark International Airport and the threat prompted pilots to issue a "Level 4" hijacking alert.
• Air traffic control audio revealed that Gomez-Alberto had difficulty speaking English and was subdued by crew members before the plane landed safely in New Orleans.
• Gomez-Alberto has a history of illegal entry into the United States, having first crossed the Texas border in 2011 and being deported, then re-entering through New Mexico in 2014 and deported again. He illegally entered the U.S. for a third time in 2019.
• Following the incident, he was arrested and charged with felony bomb threat, making terroristic threats, and disorderly conduct. He is currently being held without bond in Louisiana.
The quick response by the flight crew and law enforcement ensured the safety of passengers on United flight 2174. The incident highlights ongoing concerns related to illegal immigration and security in air travel, as Gomez-Alberto's previous deportations raise questions about border control and enforcement policies.
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