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Panic Onboard A Flight
- A teenager on a Paris-to-Miami flight smelled matches and heard a flight attendant repeatedly shout "no."
- The boy froze while his brother sprang into the aisle and chaos erupted nearby as passengers reacted.
Restraint And Diversion Midflight
- Passengers restrained a tall man and passed up a fire extinguisher which a flight attendant struck him with.
- The pilot diverted the plane and announced possible additional suspects, increasing fear during the Atlantic crossing.
Security Measures Can Heighten Dread
- The pilot warned the plane might contain more suspects and arranged fighter-jet escort, turning a safety measure into widespread alarm.
- Official safety protocols can paradoxically amplify passenger dread when authorities indicate unknown risk.