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Jul 13, 2007 | 11:23 am

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kaztm

Join Date: Jun 2006

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Quote:

Originally Posted by hillrider

The late diversion decision (see http://flightaware.com/live/flight/A...134Z/KLAX/KJFK , probably 4 hours after takeoff) and the decision to divert to the least disruptive airport vs. the closest one indicates that there was a lot of discussion and probably quite some disagreement on what to do, as I am sure it did not take 4 hours for the FA to spot the passenger.

Thank you, AA and government officials, for minding factors such as convenience and economy, even when faced with a security threat. (only 50% sarcastic)

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