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United Airlines flight to Rome diverts back to Newark, drops 28,000 feet in 10 minutes

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An American Airlines passenger was the only one on his flight after it was delayed by 18 hours.

A United Airlines flight diverted back to Newark Liberty International Airport during a Rome, Italy bound flight because of a cabin pressurization issue, and dropped over 28,000 feet in 10 minutes.

United Airlines Flight 510 took off from Newark Liberty International Airport on Wednesday at 8:37 p.m. heading to Rome, Italy. A spokesperson for the Federal Aviation Administration told Fox News Digital that the flight returned to Newark at around 12:25 a.m. on Thursday because of a “pressurization issue.”

The Boeing 777 was headed to Rome–Fiumicino International Airport and had 270 passengers onboard plus 14 crew members.

A spokesperson for United Airlines told Fox News Digital that the flight returned to Newark airport “to address a possible loss of cabin pressure.”

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United Airlines Flight 510 took off from Newark Liberty International Airport on Wednesday at 8:37 p.m. heading to Rome, Italy. A spokesperson for the Federal Aviation Administration told Fox News Digital that the flight returned to Newark at around 12:25 a.m. On Thursday because of a “pressurization issue.” (Credit: FlightAware)

“The flight landed safely and there was never any loss of cabin pressure,” the spokesperson said.

A different aircraft took the passengers to their destination, according to the United spokesperson.

A United Airlines passenger aircraft – Boeing 777 – arriving at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. (iStock)

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According to FlightAware records, the flight dropped in altitude by around 28,000 feet in 10 minutes during the flight before turning back to Newark.

Adam Sabes is a writer for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to Adam.Sabes@fox.com and on Twitter @asabes10.

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