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''A female passenger became distressed during the flight and reportedly attempted to gain access to the flight deck. She was calmed by flight attendants but, as a precaution, a priority approach to London was requested and police were asked to meet the aircraft.''
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The rest of the news report:
The woman, who has yet to be identified by police, was apparently suffering an anxiety attack over whether or not American would be offering a double elite qualifying miles promotion this year. Other passengers on the flight reported her yelling, "I want my DBEQM!" at the top of her lungs while charging the cockpit. When flight attendants explained that the pilots had no knowledge of forthcoming corporate promotions, the woman muttered, "Why should I listen to you anyway? You didn't even follow FEBO!"
According to eye witness reports, other passengers on the plane managed to physically restrain the woman while flight attendants attempted to calm her down. She then asked for a glass of orange juice, at which point flight attendants "flipped out," handed her a letter from the captain, and arranged to have the RAF fighter jets scrambled.
Though the woman has yet to make any statements to police, her attorney told media outlets that she would be requesting "full mileage credit" for the flight.