AA jet diverts to St. Louis amid passenger concern

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GRAPEVINE, Texas (AP) — An American Airlines jet bound from New Jersey to North Texas safely diverted to St. Louis amid security concerns about a passenger’s use of an electronic device.

American spokeswoman Andrea Huguely (HEWG’-lee) says Flight 1691 arrived at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport on Thursday night, the man was removed, questioned by authorities and no threat was found.

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