No one was hurt in the incident, but some passengers were taken to hospital suffering breathing issues due to shock, the company spokesperson said.
There is currently no legal requirement for airlines to compensate US passengers for delayed or canceled flights.
The Israeli passenger was arrested upon the plane's return to New York. A new flight was scheduled for the following day.
Russian airlines continue to operate Western jets, but struggle to import replacement parts.
The Israel Consumer Council has made a list detailing what happens and what you're entitled to if your flight is canceled due to security issues.
TikTok user Kat Kamalani, a former flight attendant, is offering some top tips on how to avoid embarrassing baggage faux pas.
A photograph from the cockpit of an Indian airliner, Spicejet, where a cup of coffee was placed on the dashboard, was shared on social networks and quickly went viral. Aviation experts were appalled.