Why was United Airlines flights from Chicago to New York diverted to Pittsburgh? FBI reacts to ‘threat’
A United Airlines flight from Chicago to New York was diverted to Pittsburgh International Airport due to a potential security concern. The FBI responded and evacuated the plane, but no injuries or threats were found.
A United Airlines flight from Chicago to New York was diverted to Pittsburgh International Airport on Saturday due to a potential security concern. The plane, carrying nearly 160 passengers and six crew members, landed safely and was evacuated. The FBI responded to the reported threat onboard and coordinated with local authorities. FBI Special Agent Bomb Techs and Special Agents were on the ground. The plane was thoroughly screened, but nothing was found. The flight, a Boeing 737, had taken off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport around 9:30 am US time.
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