A flight of her United Airlines bound for Houston to Amsterdam was diverted to Chicago after an unruly business class passenger aborted the flight, reportedly because the meal he had originally chosen was not available.

According to the Guardian website, the flight took off last Sunday at 16:20 local time from Houston and was in Chicago airspace two hours into the flight. Flight-tracking website Flightradar24 showed the plane circling Chicago’s O’Hare Airport as it needed to use up fuel, otherwise it would have been too heavy to land.

Aviation expert XJonNYC posted statements from United Airlines on Twitter that referred to an “unruly passenger on board” and a “threat level one,” the lowest threat level. While in another tweet, he said the passenger appeared to be outraged over the meal choice.

In a statement to the Guardian, United Airlines said: “United Airlines Flight 20 from George Bush Airport to Amsterdam diverted to O’Hare International Airport and landed safely following a passenger disturbance. Escorted by police, the passenger got off the plane. The flight then continued to Amsterdam.” According to Flightrader24, the flight finally landed at around 12.30pm. local time in Amsterdam, three hours behind her scheduled arrival time.

While it’s unclear exactly what meal the unruly passenger was upset with, business class passengers on United are typically offered a full three-course meal. Travel review website Live and Let’s Fly reported that business class passengers flying from Newark to Amsterdam had a choice of roast beef, grilled salmon with lemongrass, or ricotta and wild mushroom salad as their main meal. honey.

The airline has faced criticism that its in-flight meals have not returned to pre-pandemic standards and announced last year that it was upgrading its business class fare.

The FAA can fine passengers for unruly behavior up to $37,000 per violation, with each incident having the potential for multiple violations. Passengers are also subject to criminal prosecution.