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Jetliner grounded in San Francisco after threat

Jetliner grounded in San Francisco after threat

A hijack threat halted an American Airlines flight just before takeoff Thursday, leaving the New York-bound jet sitting on the tarmac for several hours while it was searched and passengers were removed for extra scrutiny.

 

India issues terrorism alert over hijack plot

India issues terrorism alert over hijack plot

Airline passengers across India went through extra security screenings Friday and sky marshals were placed on flights as the government put its airports on high alert amid reports that al-Qaida-linked militants planned to hijack a plane.

 

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