Southwest Airlines flight to Houston diverted due to disruptive passenger

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A Southwest Airlines flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Houston's William P. Hobby Airport was diverted to Corpus Christi International Airport on Sunday due to a disruptive passenger.

Southwest released this statement:

A passenger on the flight captured part of the incident.

Passengers on the flight reported that a passenger tried to open the emergency door of the plane. Corpus Christi International Airport says the incident is under investigation.

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