The FAA is investigating after an American Airlines plane struck the wing of a Frontier Airlines jet at Boston airport, officials said.
FILE - American Airlines passenger jets prepare for departure, July 21, 2021, near a terminal at Boston Logan International Airport in Boston. BOSTON — One of the most hectic travel weeks of the year has sure been busy at Boston Logan International Airport.aircraft struck the wingtip of a Frontier Airlines aircraft that was parked at the gate at Boston Logan International Airport around 12 p.m. local time on Monday, Nov. 25,” the FAA said in a statement.
“American Airlines flight 109… made contact with a nearby parked aircraft,” American Airlines said in a statement. “There were no reported injuries, and customers deplaned the aircraft shortly after. “The aircraft has been removed from service for inspection by our maintenance team,” the airline added. “We apologize to our customers for any inconvenience this caused.”A Frontier Airlines spokesperson said in a statement, “This morning, an American Airlines aircraft made contact with a Frontier Airlines aircraft while the Frontier Airlines aircraft was parked and awaiting pushback at Boston Logan International Airport.”U.S.
This incident at Logan comes a day after Massport officials contacted the CDC when “various illnesses” were reported on incoming flights. The Delta and Avianca flights, which originated in different cities, arrived in Boston at around the same time Sunday afternoon as strong gusty winds whipped around the region.Massport Fire responded to the two international flights, which reportedly had people with “various illnesses.”
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