United plane makes emergency landing in Pittsburgh over ‘possible security issue’
The Guardian • • business
Key Points:
- United Airlines flight 2092 from Chicago to New York was diverted to Pittsburgh International Airport due to a reported security threat, prompting an emergency evacuation via slides.
- FBI agents, bomb technicians, Allegheny County Police Bomb Squad, and a canine unit conducted thorough sweeps of the aircraft, passengers, and luggage, finding no threats.
- The Allegheny County Police confirmed the scene was cleared, and Pittsburgh International Airport remained open and operational during the incident.
- Passengers from the diverted flight were rebooked on another aircraft, and officials have not disclosed details about the nature of the threat or any arrests.
