'Belligerent' United Airlines passenger ordered to pay $20K to carrier, TSA says

Alexander Michael Dominic MacDonald, a passenger on a United Airlines flight from London to Newark, has been ordered to pay $20,638 in restitution for his disruptive behavior during the flight on March 1. MacDonald, who has been in custody since the incident, was sentenced for interfering with the flight crew, leading to the flight's diversion to Bangor International Airport. His actions included arguing loudly, making threats, and intimidating flight attendants and the onboard leader.