Just now noticed this about the flight my husband, son, daughter-in-law and I were on. I would like to offer a clarification - A Chinese National Citizen (CNC) was intoxicated. He became very abusive with a family member (choking was involved). He had 5-6 beers. CNC was given a valium or something like it to calm him down and then he went into a coma. He probably had alcohol dehydrogenase syndrome. The flight attendant needed the first aid kit which was above my son's seat. When my son stood up to get it the flight attendant asked for his assistance because he is 6'5" tall and he looks like a linebacker but is actually a big teddy bear. There were many medical personel who came to the aid of this guy but it was a bonus for them, my son also is a physician. My son then spent the next 3 hours baby sitting the CNC - his hands were zip tied behind his back and he was on the floor in the bulkhead of economy but he still tried to abuse the nurse who was helping him.

We were diverted to Anchorage because when the incident occured we were over Russia and less than 3 hours from landing but new rules passed by the FAA? a few weeks before said any difficulties on an American plane, that plane must divert to the nearest American airport that can accommodate the vehicle. (this was told to me by an airline employee who was a passenger sitting near me).

With regard to the guy in handcuffs, that was just a coincidence. He was being deported back to China. He had nothing to do with the altercation and he was escorted back to our plane in the morning with his guard. None of us knew he was even on the plane until he was escorted off in handcuffs after the ill passenger. I could see how someone would think they were related but they weren't.

The airlines and the hotel which served all of us dinner and breakfast was A+++ Employees were called back in to accommodate us and they were all very happy to help. Lesson learned, keep extra underwear and socks in carry on. They gave us a Dopp kit with tooth brush and paste etc. Hip hip hooray! ^

The CNC tried to get back on our plane in the morning but Delta made him take another flight. It was truly an experience we will always remember especially my son.