Passenger’s Suspicious Claim Diverts Jet to Bangor
A US Airways flight from Paris to North Carolina was diverted to Bangor Maine after a French passenger handed a note claiming a surgically implanted device raising terror fears. Officials said no danger existed after medical checks. two F 15 fighters escorted the 179 passengers and nine crew to Bangor International Airport.
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The Senate Appropriations Committee, led by Democrats, approved a $2.50 rise in airline security fees doubling the nonstop round trip to $10 and the one way fare to $5. Republicans failed to block the higher fee 15 to 15 while landrieu argued TSA costs justify the raise.
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