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America West Flight diverted Thursday after Message Found
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An America West Airlines flight was diverted to Kansas City on Thursday after a threatening message was found in the lavatory, airline and Homeland Security officials said. America West Flight 820 from Phoenix to Boston landed without incident and all passengers were taken off and re-screened by security with "negative results."The airplane was diverted for security reasons after threatening graffiti was found in its bathroom. Airline spokesman Phil Gee said the airplane was carrying 99 passengers and five crew. Federal and local officials were inspecting the airplane, a Homeland Security official said. The flight had been due to land in Boston at 5 p.m. but had been delayed by at least three hours. Posted by: Pappy 2005-12-02 |
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