Military jets scrambled after reports of disruptive passenger on U.S. jet bound for Heathrow
Posted March 2, 2010 7:46 am.
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LONDON, England – British officials said two Royal Air Force jets were dispatched after reports of a disruptive passenger on an American Airlines jet bound for Heathrow Airport.
The Ministry of Defence said the planes were recalled to base after the incident was found not to be terrorism-related.
Police said the plane, AA Flight 78 from Dallas, landed safely at about 11 a.m. (London time) Tuesday and a woman was arrested on suspicion of endangering an aircraft.
The woman’s details age, nationality and name were not released.
