NJ-bound Delta flight from Boston re-routed after passenger allegedly threatened plane

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Monday, July 31, 2023
NJ-bound flight re-routed after passenger allegedly threatened plane
Authorities searched the passenger when the flight returned to the Boston airport and deemed he wasn't a threat.

EAST BOSTON, Massachusetts (WABC) -- A flight bound for Newark airport was forced to be re-routed after someone reported a threat against the plane.

The Delta flight left Boston's Logan International Airport on Sunday afternoon and was forced to return shortly after takeoff.

Police say they received an anonymous tip that a passenger allegedly made threats against the flight.

Authorities searched the passenger when the flight returned to the Boston airport and deemed he wasn't a threat.

The flight eventually took off later in the night.

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