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Delta flight returns to Houston

Incident on Houston Delta flight highlights rise in unruly travelers, importance of new cockpit barriers

A passenger’s attempt to enter the cockpit on a Delta Air Lines flight departing Houston’s Hobby Airport early Wednesday is the latest example of a problem aviation officials say never fully returned to normal after the pandemic: unruly behavior in the skies.

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'Unruly' passenger on Delta flight from Houston to Atlanta arrested

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Delta flight makes emergency landing after pilot says a passenger wanted to access the cockpit

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Unruly passenger prompts plane's return to Houston airport just after takeoff

A flight returned to a Houston airport just after takeoff early Wednesday because of an unruly passenger, authorities said.

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Delta flight forced to turn around because of unruly passenger, airline says

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VIDEO: Possible suspect involved in Delta plane disturbance taken into custody in Houston

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Houston Police: Passenger tried to breach cockpit door on Delta flight to Atlanta

No injuries were reported, and it's unclear what circumstances led to the attempted cockpit breach.

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Attempted cockpit breach causes Delta flight to go back to Houston

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Unruly passenger nearly breaches cockpit on Delta plane, police say

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Ryanair 737-800 cockpit landing view

This cockpit view captures a Ryanair Boeing 737-800 on final approach. Every checklist item is completed before descent through decision altitude. The aircraft remains stabilized as flaps and gear are configured.

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The striking differences pilots notice between flying the Boeing 767 & 777

Two iconic Boeing aircraft that have a lot in common, but also, plenty of interesting differences. What really makes these aircraft unique?

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The Real Reason Why Pilots Leave the Cockpit Door Open During Boarding

Cockpit barriers are required to stay sealed during flight, but oftentimes passengers can get a glimpse inside while boarding CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Passengers can often catch a glimpse inside the cockpit while boarding a commercial aircraft, but ...