The flight was traveling from New York to Chicago when it was diverted, according to the flight data.
The diversion was prompted by a disruptive customer, a spokesperson for the airline said in an emailed statement. a spokesperson from the agency confirmed, adding that there is"no current threat to the public at this time.
" More information on the nature of the disturbance was not immediately available and no arrests or charges were announced by authorities.and prompted a federal law enforcement response at one of the nation’s busiest Midwestern hubs during the peak spring break travel season. The incident occurred amid heightened scrutiny at U.S. airports following a deadly crash at La Guardia earlier this month and ongoing issues with security wait times for travelers amid a pay stoppage for Transportation Security Administration agents.American Airlines Flight 2819 departed New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport at 8:59 a.m. Eastern and landed at Detroit Metro Airport in Romulus at 11:08 a.m., flight-tracking data showed. The FBI and Wayne County Airport Authority Police met the aircraft after it diverted to Detroit and isolated the plane per airport procedure while agents and officers conducted an investigation. Passengers deplaned and waited in the terminal while authorities completed and later cleared a search of the aircraft out of an abundance of caution, officials said. An American Airlines spokesperson said the diversion was due to a “disruptive customer” but did not immediately release additional details about what occurred on board. The FBI’s Detroit field office said there was “no current threat to the public,” and local officials indicated airport operations continued while the investigation proceeded.“Wayne County Airport Authority Police responded to a reported disturbance aboard a diverted American Airlines flight. The FBI is present on the scene.”"I can confirm that personnel from the FBI in Michigan are present at DTW Airport, located in Romulus, Michigan, conducting law enforcement activities. There is no current threat to the public at this time."American Airlines flight 2819 diverted to Detroit due to a disruptive customer. The aircraft landed safely at DTW where law enforcement and medical personnel met the flight and the customer deplaned. We appreciate our customers for their patience and thank our crew for their professionalism."Authorities cleared the aircraft and expected the flight to continue to Chicago later Sunday, while the FBI and airport police continued their review of the onboard disturbance, officials said. Officials had not announced arrests or additional actions as of Sunday afternoon. Further updates are expected from the FBI or the Wayne County Airport Authority as investigators determine next steps.
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