Two Boeing 787 Flights Make Emergency Landings US Amid Mid-Air Incidents

Two major airline incidents involving Boeing 787 Dreamliners caused emergency diversions in July 2025. United Airlines flight UA32 from Los Angeles to Tokyo diverted to Seattle due to a medical emergency involving a crew member, resulting in a logistical swap with another Tokyo-bound United flight from Seattle. Meanwhile, a TUI Airways flight from Cancun to London was forced to land in Bangor, Maine, after two passengers engaged in a physical altercation, reportedly following smoking in the airplane restroom. The TUI flight passengers were stranded overnight due to crew duty time limits and the need for a replacement crew, with the disruptive passengers removed by US Customs and Border Protection and sent back to their home countries without criminal charges. Both incidents highlight operational challenges airlines face during in-flight emergencies and the impact on passengers’ travel plans. Neither incident resulted in reported injuries or further escalation upon landing.