No threat found on delayed United flight at LAX
Apparently all passengers were screened as well before the a/c departed, all because a guy had to use the toilet
Quote:
The Associated Press
LOS ANGELES — Officials say there is no threat aboard a United Airlines aircraft that was cleared of passengers and searched in Los Angeles after a man ran to the restroom just before takeoff.
Los Angeles International Airport police say the passenger defied a flight attendant's order to remain seated because he urgently needed to use the restroom.
The man was taken off United Flight 22 Monday. the plane had been bound for New York.
LAX police spokesman Sgt. Jim Holcomb says nothing was found on the plane or in the baggage of the man and his companion. The FBI says no charges are expected.
United spokeswoman Robin Urbanski says the flight is scheduled to take off in the afternoon.
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29th September 2009, 11:39 AM
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