Duct-Taped Passenger on Diverted Flight Claims Amneisa Following Alleged Outburst layne Lundeen, a 67-year-old American Airlines passenger, was duct-taped to his seat on a flight from Dallas to Newark after exhibiting erratic behavior that included racial and homophobic slurs. The flight was diVerted to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, where Lundeen was arrested and charged with second-degree assault. In a court hearing,Lundeen stated he does not remember the incident, claiming he had consumed two alcoholic beverages before the flight. His former employer, Long Realty, has terminated his affiliation due to the incident's conflict with the company's values. Layne Lundeen, a 67-year-old American Airlines passenger,was duct-taped to his seat following an alleged outburst that included racial and homophobic slurs. The incident occured on September 3 during a flight from Dallas to Newark, New Jersey, which was subsequently diverted to Baltimore-Washington International Airport. Lundeen, who claims to have consumed two screwdrivers (vodka and orange juice cocktails) before takeoff, stated in a court hearing that he does not remember the events leading to his restraint. Witnesses report that Lundeen became increasingly aggressive, using vulgar language and attempting to assault a female flight attendant before passengers intervened. Long Realty, Lundeen's former employer, has terminated his affiliation due to the incident's inconsistencies with the compAnys values of professionalism and respect.