Fighter Jets Scrambled to Escort Passenger Flight From L.A. to Honolulu
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A pair of Hawaii Air National Guard fighter jets were sent to escort an American Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Honolulu on Friday after a disturbance was reported on the flight.
The flight landed safely and was met by law enforcement on the tarmac when it landed in Honolulu in the late morning.
"Due to a disturbance during the flight, the crew requested that law enforcement meet the aircraft upon landing in Honolulu," American Airlines said in a statement.
A suspect was arrested on the scene after the flight landed. NBC News confirmed he is a Turkish national born in 1991, but was not able to immediately identify him.
The suspect, according to the TSA, loitered near the flight's restroom while carrying a laptop. He refused to comply when a flight attendant asked him to return to his seat, and then seemed to lunge at the cockpit door.
Several passengers subdued him, and he was arrested on the ground by FBI. Officials did not release additional details about the man's possible motives, but they are continuing to investigate the incident.
Several passengers subdued him, and he was arrested on the ground by FBI. Officials did not release additional details about the man's possible motives, but they are continuing to investigate the incident.
A passenger on the Honolulu-bound flight told NBC News that the man who caused the disturbance was sitting in one of the last rows in the back of the plane.
Jaren Yang, the passenger, said no one was injured and noted that he and other passengers were not aware of a disturbance until the pilot announced a security threat 20 minutes before landing.
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Although, TSA seems to be a bit less nasty when traveling with a child. No X-ray machine for me or my son which is lovely. My kiddo is 12 now so I'm sure my days of easy security screenings are coming to a close. 
I know what you mean.. damn them.
My sister's flying from LA to Hawaii on Sunday.. Safe trips for all!
Your sis Cha! I wish safe travels and easy security screenings for all concerned. It can be so grueling.
when you get where you want to go.
It will be the first time she'll be on Hawaii.. I'll be seeing Kauai through her eyes for the next the 3 weeks.. it will be good for both of us.. and we'll have fun, too.
Mahalo for your well wishes, MM! 
Anyone who ever considered smuggling drugs internationally should see that film. It had a great theme song as well. 
