Kentucky-bound US Airways flight diverted to Philadelphia because of disruptive passenger
By APThursday, January 21, 2010
Flight diverted to Philly for disruptive passenger
PHILADELPHIA — Transportation security officials say a US Airways flight has been diverted to Philadelphia International Airport because of a disruptive passenger.
US Airways Express Flight 3079 took off Thursday from La Guardia airport in New York bound for Louisville, Ky. It landed without incident in Philadelphia around 9 a.m.
A statement from the Transportation Security Administration says the passenger is being interviewed.
US Airways spokesman Morgan Durrant says all other travelers on the 50-seat regional jet have deplaned and are being rebooked on other flights.
Airport spokesman Mark Pesce says the airport remains open and fully operational.
Calls to Philadelphia police and the FBI were not immediately returned.
(This version CORRECTS flight number to 3079 sted 3709; ADDS information from TSA about passenger questioned.)
