Alert: American Airlines Flight Diverted After Bomb Threat (February 1, 2017)

February 1, 2017

Alert – American Airlines Flight Diverted After Bomb Threat

 

American Airlines flight 1804 was diverted in Knoxville, TN, after a bomb threat was made last night. The flight’s original route was from Charlotte to Indianapolis.

According to CBS News:

“The airline told CBS News the ‘threat’ came from a non-credible robocall.After the plane landed, passengers were evacuated and crews found no bomb or technical problems with the plane.

[American Airlines spokesperson Ross] Feinstein said the plane will be grounded overnight and depart Wednesday. He said passengers will spend the night in Knoxville hotels.”