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Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
An American Airlines flight turned around after a passenger tried to drag a flight attendant down the aisle, an affidavit says
American Airlines passengers experienced a flight-to-nowhere on Tuesday. An affidavit said a 24-year-old assaulted a flight attendant and tried to drag them down the aisle. The captain turned the plane around and landed back in Connecticut an hour after taking off. An American Airlines flight turned around after a passenger assaulted a member of the cabin crew, an affidavit from an FBI agent says. Flight 3359 took off from Hartford, Connecticut, on Tuesday, bound for Chicago. According to data from Flightradar24, it departed four and a half hours later than scheduled — but there was further disruption in store. Around thirty minutes into the journey, a passenger stood up, started to take off his shirt, and ran to the back of the plane shouting, "Help me," per the affidavit, which was made by FBI special agent Alan Szulwach. It adds that the passenger, 24-year-old Julius Jordan Priester, then grabbed a flight attendant by the collar and "forcefully brought the victim to the ground." The affidavit says Priester then tried to drag the flight attendant up the aisle while ignoring the crew's instructions to stop. Another flight attendant notified the captain, who declared an emergency and diverted the Embraer 175 back to Hartford. The affidavit says other passengers intervened to stop Priester, who was returned to a seat. It adds that he then "continued to act in an erratic manner," and made "incoherent statements." According to Flightradar24, the E175 landed back at Bradley International Airport just over an hour after taking off from there. Priester was removed from the plane by state police and taken to a local hospital for evaluation, where he was arrested by FBI agent Szulwach. The Justice Department said Priester appeared in a Hartford court on Wednesday and has been detained pending a bond hearing scheduled for Friday. Priester was charged with one count of interference with a flight crew. If found guilty, he faces a maximum of 20 years in prison. American Airlines did not immediately respond to a request for comment sent outside US working hours. Read the original article on Business Insider
Business Insider
4 days ago
- Business Insider
An American Airlines flight turned around after a passenger tried to drag a flight attendant down the aisle, an affidavit says
An American Airlines flight turned around after a passenger assaulted a member of the cabin crew, an affidavit from an FBI agent says. Flight 3359 took off from Hartford, Connecticut, on Tuesday, bound for Chicago. According to data from Flightradar24, it departed four and a half hours later than scheduled — but there was further disruption in store. Around thirty minutes into the journey, a passenger stood up, started to take off his shirt, and ran to the back of the plane shouting, "Help me," per the affidavit, which was made by FBI special agent Alan Szulwach. It adds that the passenger, 24-year-old Julius Jordan Priester, then grabbed a flight attendant by the collar and "forcefully brought the victim to the ground." The affidavit says Priester then tried to drag the flight attendant up the aisle while ignoring the crew's instructions to stop. Another flight attendant notified the captain, who declared an emergency and diverted the Embraer 175 back to Hartford. The affidavit says other passengers intervened to stop Priester, who was returned to a seat. It adds that he then "continued to act in an erratic manner," and made "incoherent statements." According to Flightradar24, the E175 landed back at Bradley International Airport just over an hour after taking off from there. Priester was removed from the plane by state police and taken to a local hospital for evaluation, where he was arrested by FBI agent Szulwach. The Justice Department said Priester appeared in a Hartford court on Wednesday and has been detained pending a bond hearing scheduled for Friday. Priester was charged with one count of interference with a flight crew. If found guilty, he faces a maximum of 20 years in prison. American Airlines did not immediately respond to a request for comment sent outside US working hours.
Business Wire
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Expanded Nonstop Daily Flights Create Year-round Access to Travel Between Northwest Florida and New York City
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) ('St. Joe') celebrates the announcement of expanded nonstop daily flights between Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) in Panama City, FL and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) in New York City. This announcement comes on the heels of the previously announced seasonal Saturday service offered by Delta Air Lines ('Delta') for Summer 2025. Starting November 6, 2025, this new daily service creates not only a convenient route but also year-round connectivity for travelers from the Northeast to discover the quality of life and attractiveness of Northwest Florida as both a vacation destination and permanent residence. 'This enhanced connectivity between Northwest Florida and a major metropolitan area such as New York City represents a significant step in expanding accessibility and driving sustained growth across our region,' said Jorge Gonzalez, President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Board of St. Joe. 'We are confident that this daily direct flight will generate increased visitation from the Northeast, supporting greater exposure to our hospitality, residential and commercial offerings. This connectivity aligns with our long-term vision to attract a broader audience and convert visitors into residents.' The new year-round route will be operated with an Embraer 175 aircraft, providing passengers with a comfortable and efficient travel experience. 'Partnering with Delta to offer this year-round service will provide our passengers with more convenient travel options and enhance connectivity between New York City and the beautiful beaches of Northwest Florida,' said Parker W. McClellan Jr., A.A.E., Executive Director of ECP. 'This expanded nonstop service announcement is a testament to the growing demand for travel to our region and we look forward to welcoming travelers from the Big Apple.' Summer flights are available for booking now with the seasonal service beginning on June 14, 2025, and will operate once weekly on Saturdays. Additionally, Delta will offer daily service from June 28, 2025 to July 6, 2025, to accommodate travelers for the Fourth of July holiday. The seasonal service flights will run through Labor Day and will be operated on Delta's CRJ-900 aircraft. St. Joe owns, or jointly owns and operates, a portfolio of residential, commercial and hospitality properties throughout Northwest Florida, including 12 hotels across multiple brands, from luxury boutique properties like The Pearl Hotel in Rosemary Beach and Camp Creek ® Inn in Inlet Beach to nationally recognized brands like Embassy Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach Resort. For more information about flight schedules and availability, visit To learn more about St. Joe's residential, commercial and hospitality offerings, visit About The St. Joe Company The St. Joe Company ('Company') is a diversified real estate development, asset management and operating company with real estate assets and operations in Northwest Florida. The Company intends to use existing assets for residential, hospitality and commercial ventures and has significant residential and commercial land-use entitlements. The Company actively seeks higher and better uses for its real estate assets through a range of development activities. More information about St. Joe can be found on its website at ©2025 The St Joe Company. ' St. Joe ®,' ' JOE ®,' the 'Taking Flight' Design ®, ' St. Joe (and Taking Flight Design) ®,' and ' Camp Creek ®,' are registered service marks of The St. Joe Company.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Expanded Nonstop Daily Flights Create Year-round Access to Travel Between Northwest Florida and New York City
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla., May 27, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) ("St. Joe") celebrates the announcement of expanded nonstop daily flights between Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) in Panama City, FL and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) in New York City. This announcement comes on the heels of the previously announced seasonal Saturday service offered by Delta Air Lines ("Delta") for Summer 2025. Starting November 6, 2025, this new daily service creates not only a convenient route but also year-round connectivity for travelers from the Northeast to discover the quality of life and attractiveness of Northwest Florida as both a vacation destination and permanent residence. "This enhanced connectivity between Northwest Florida and a major metropolitan area such as New York City represents a significant step in expanding accessibility and driving sustained growth across our region," said Jorge Gonzalez, President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Board of St. Joe. "We are confident that this daily direct flight will generate increased visitation from the Northeast, supporting greater exposure to our hospitality, residential and commercial offerings. This connectivity aligns with our long-term vision to attract a broader audience and convert visitors into residents." The new year-round route will be operated with an Embraer 175 aircraft, providing passengers with a comfortable and efficient travel experience. "Partnering with Delta to offer this year-round service will provide our passengers with more convenient travel options and enhance connectivity between New York City and the beautiful beaches of Northwest Florida," said Parker W. McClellan Jr., A.A.E., Executive Director of ECP. "This expanded nonstop service announcement is a testament to the growing demand for travel to our region and we look forward to welcoming travelers from the Big Apple." Summer flights are available for booking now with the seasonal service beginning on June 14, 2025, and will operate once weekly on Saturdays. Additionally, Delta will offer daily service from June 28, 2025 to July 6, 2025, to accommodate travelers for the Fourth of July holiday. The seasonal service flights will run through Labor Day and will be operated on Delta's CRJ-900 aircraft. St. Joe owns, or jointly owns and operates, a portfolio of residential, commercial and hospitality properties throughout Northwest Florida, including 12 hotels across multiple brands, from luxury boutique properties like The Pearl Hotel in Rosemary Beach and Camp Creek® Inn in Inlet Beach to nationally recognized brands like Embassy Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach Resort. For more information about flight schedules and availability, visit To learn more about St. Joe's residential, commercial and hospitality offerings, visit About The St. Joe Company The St. Joe Company ("Company") is a diversified real estate development, asset management and operating company with real estate assets and operations in Northwest Florida. The Company intends to use existing assets for residential, hospitality and commercial ventures and has significant residential and commercial land-use entitlements. The Company actively seeks higher and better uses for its real estate assets through a range of development activities. More information about St. Joe can be found on its website at ©2025 The St Joe Company. "St. Joe®," "JOE®," the "Taking Flight" Design®, "St. Joe (and Taking Flight Design)®," and "Camp Creek®," are registered service marks of The St. Joe Company. View source version on Contacts St. Joe Investor Relations Contact:Marek BakunChief Financial St. Joe Media Relations Contact:Mary Beth LovingoodCorporate Director of Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
American Airlines Announces Return of Sarasota-Miami Route
American Airlines is one of the largest airlines in the U.S., and the company has a rich history that dates back to 1926. That year, aviator Charles A. Lindbergh, the chief pilot of Robertson Aircraft Corporation, started American Airlines when he "stowed a bag of mail in his DH-4 biplane" and flew from St. Louis to Chicago, according to the airline. Today, American Airlines serves more than 60 countries across the world and is a founding member of the oneworld Alliance, whose member airlines "work together to deliver consistently a superior, seamless travel experience, with special privileges and rewards for frequent flyers, including earning and redeeming miles and points across the entire alliance network." With so much history, American has changed up its routes a lot over the past nearly 100 years. Now, the airline has announced that it's bringing back a popular route that has been unavailable for 16 years. American Airlines will launch daily non-stop service from Sarasota Bradenton international Airport in Sarasota, FL, to Miami, FL, starting November 3, 2025. The daily flights will be on a 76-seat Embraer 175 jet that offers first class, a main cabin extra and a main cabin, according to the airline. The Miami flight will be American Airlines' sixth nonstop destination from the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. "American is pleased to connect Sarasota with our Miami hub," Jordan Pack, American's director of domestic network planning, said in a statement about the announcement. "Miami is our gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean, and with this service, customers will be able to connect to more than 60 destinations in the region to explore vibrant Puerto Rico, relax on the beaches of Aruba, or taste the coffee in Colombia and much more." American Airlines' corporate headquarters are in Fort Worth, Texas. The airline employs 130,000 team members around the world.
