United Airlines passenger arrested after opening emergency exit to escape

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A United Airlines passenger was taken into custody Thursday after opening an emergency exit during his flight and sliding down the wing while the plane was moving, authorities said.

The incident occurred after the flight from San Diego landed at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport after 4:30 a.m., according to the report.

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