Joseph Emerson, charged with attempted murder, said he felt trapped in a dream after taking mushrooms. He had feared mental health treatments that could disrupt his career.
In an interview with the police, the off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot also said he thought he was having a nervous breakdown and had not slept in 40 hours, according to a criminal complaint.
The flight was diverted to Portland, Ore., because of a “credible security threat” inside the cockpit, the airline said. An off-duty pilot was charged with attempted murder.
Devastating fires on Maui and the Big Island have destroyed businesses and homes, and caused at least six deaths. They are also upending tourism, leaving travelers wondering what to do.
In recent weeks, travelers on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean have endured long lines at airports, flight delays or cancellations, and plenty of frustration. Is this the new normal?