British Airways Flight 223 delayed four hours
London-Washington passengers stalled as U.S. reviews information
NBC News and news services
Updated: 2:39 p.m. ET Jan. 05, 2004
LONDON - The frequently interrupted British Airways Flight 223 was delayed again Monday as officials at Heathrow Airport awaited an OK from U.S. authorities before letting the loaded London-to-Washington flight take off.
The plane was stuck on the runway for more than four hours before it finally took off after 7 p.m. (2 p.m. ET). A spokeswoman for British Airways said the plane was put on hold as U.S. authorities reviewed information about the flight, including the passenger manifest.
“Once the aircraft is boarded, British Airways send information to the U.S. authorities and then await a response before the aircraft can take off,” she said.
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