FORT LAUDERDALE-HOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FLA. - A flight headed to the Dominican Republic from New Jersey was diverted to Fort Lauderdale after, officials said, they found a bomb threat written on board the plane.
JetBlue flight 893 had taken off from Newark Liberty International Airport, Saturday afternoon, and was heading to Santiago, Dominican Republic when, airline officials said, it was diverted to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport “out of an abundance of caution.”
According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, the plane landed just after 4:15 p.m.
In a statement, a JetBlue spokesperson said, “Customers will deplane and be rescreened before continuing on to Santiago.”
Source: http://wsvn.com
NEWARK -- A JetBlue flight from Newark Liberty International Airport bound for the Dominican Republic was diverted to Fort Lauderdale after an unspecified security concern Saturday afternoon, according to officials.
The Federal Aviation Administration said the Airbus A321 aircraft landed safely at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
"Out of an abundance of caution, JetBlue flight 893 from Newark Liberty International Airport to Santiago, Dominican Republic, is diverting to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport after a security report," the airline said in a statement.
Special Agent Michael Leverock, spokesman for the FBI's Miami office, said the bureau was aware of the incident and referred questions to the Broward County Sheriff's Office.
The FAA and JetBlue referred further questions to the Florida airport and law enforcement authorities.
The Transportation Security Administration, Fort Lauderdale airport and Broward sheriff's office officials did not immediately respond to messages seeking details.
Source: http://www.nj.com
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