A Detroit-bound flight was diverted to Canada after a passenger from the DRC boarded in error amid tightened U.S. entry rules. The CDC has expanded enhanced screening to add an Atlanta-area airport alongside Dulles as designated entry points for travelers from the DRC, Uganda and South Sudan. Like the Madison diversion involving an attempted cockpit breach, this episode highlights how passenger-related issues — whether entry restrictions or onboard security incidents — can force unscheduled diversions and strain aviation operations.
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