A JetBlue flight from Boston to Tampa had to return to Boston after an in-flight disturbance on November 9, 2025. Based on ATC audio compiled and published by You can see ATC on Youtube, the crew of the Airbus A321 reported that a passenger had smoked marijuana in a lavatory . The plane returned to Boston and safely performed an overweight landing before returning to the gate.

In-flight smoking has been banned by the FAA for decades, and violating this regulation can result in a fine as high as $4,000, along with possible arrest and a ban from flying on that airline. As marijuana is illegal under federal law, the consequences for smoking it on an aircraft are much steeper. The flight was ultimately cancelled, along with the return flight that was set to be operated by the same aircr

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