London to Washington Flight diverted to Boston
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Originally Posted by Fernando_Covas
Skynews reporting that a 767 of United bound for Wahsington from London has diverted to Logan after a disturbance onboard.
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Originally Posted by Fernando_Covas
Fighter planes escorted the aircraft into BOS. Woman said to have had a screwdriver and matches.
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Another media frenzy on the way, which we can all do without...in this instance though sounds like a sound precautionary measure if the news is accurate. Would have to be UAL though wouldn't it...
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Flight was UA923.
BOSTON (AP) - A woman who authorities say had a screwdriver, Vaseline, matches, and a note referencing al-Qaida is now in custody -- after the trans-Atlantic flight she was on was diverted to Boston.
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BOSTON (AP) - A woman who authorities say had a screwdriver, Vaseline, matches, and a note referencing al-Qaida is now in custody -- after the trans-Atlantic flight she was on was diverted to Boston.
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And now a reference to A-Q too 
Officials say it started with a woman who became distraught. She was carrying vaseline, a screwdriver, matches and a note referencing al-Qaeda.
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As I said on the other thread, which will merge into this one, most unfortunate it was a US carrier i.e. UAL....and IF it was only vaseline, the American paranoia needs attention.
IF, it included screwdrivers, matches, notes to ALQ, Taliban or whatever, then a sound precautionary measure, with the usual US National Guard itchy finger part timers escorting her down...
Media Frenzy ahoy. The last thing we need.
IF, it included screwdrivers, matches, notes to ALQ, Taliban or whatever, then a sound precautionary measure, with the usual US National Guard itchy finger part timers escorting her down...
Media Frenzy ahoy. The last thing we need.
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Stuck in a hotel with CNN the only channel in English.
Incredibly stupid coverage by CNN, with two ladies, Daryn Kagan and Carol Lin blabbering away utter rubbish.
Be sure, this is going to fill airtime for hours to come...
Professional bullshitters!
Incredibly stupid coverage by CNN, with two ladies, Daryn Kagan and Carol Lin blabbering away utter rubbish.
Be sure, this is going to fill airtime for hours to come...
Professional bullshitters!
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It'll all come out in the wash.....but if it is a 60 year old grannie, then the UAL bunch ought to ashamed. as I say, it'll all come it in the wash...
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[quote=Peter Wacker]
I am sure the crew acted appropriately. Flatten her and get the duct tape out for starters.
/quote].
Ah yes, the measured approach of a professional flight-crew...
Aware of appropriate measured actions during an alleged security breach - all of our outfits have procedures...and I am sure the actions of the cabin staff in their minds was correct at the time. In hindsight, their actions will be under the microscope ...let's hope for their sake they didn't overdo it, but by current accounts, they went a tad OTT.
Sad, but I know plenty folks now avoiding UAL, DL, CO, US, AA and going to the US via Canada and on BA/VS/BMI because of the jitters actions like this cause... and headlines like this will do nothing for corp PR...let alone revenue.
I am sure the crew acted appropriately. Flatten her and get the duct tape out for starters.
/quote].
Ah yes, the measured approach of a professional flight-crew...
Aware of appropriate measured actions during an alleged security breach - all of our outfits have procedures...and I am sure the actions of the cabin staff in their minds was correct at the time. In hindsight, their actions will be under the microscope ...let's hope for their sake they didn't overdo it, but by current accounts, they went a tad OTT.
Sad, but I know plenty folks now avoiding UAL, DL, CO, US, AA and going to the US via Canada and on BA/VS/BMI because of the jitters actions like this cause... and headlines like this will do nothing for corp PR...let alone revenue.
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thanks airbubba
if anyone has anything they think is material to coverage, post it here and I will try to get it on if asked later.
I do think we just have a scared woman who meant no harm, but we know very little right now
jon
critiques welcome
if anyone has anything they think is material to coverage, post it here and I will try to get it on if asked later.
I do think we just have a scared woman who meant no harm, but we know very little right now
jon
critiques welcome
