Vacationers hold out to look at-in at the Alaska Airways counter at San Francisco Global Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, California.
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An Alaska Airlines flight operated by a subsidiary diverted to Portland Global Airport on Sunday due to the fact of a security risk “linked to an licensed occupant” in the cockpit bounce seat, the provider explained.
Alaska Airlines didn’t instantly say no matter if the individual who was leap-seating in the cockpit was a pilot, while pilots frequently pick up bounce seats in the cockpit to commute.
“On Oct. 22, Alaska Airways Flight 2059 operated by Horizon Air from Everett, WA (PAE) to San Francisco, CA (SFO) noted a credible protection threat related to an licensed occupant in the flight deck jump seat,’ Alaska Airlines said. “The crew secured the plane with no incident.”
Legislation enforcement is investigating, Alaska reported. The pilots’ union failed to right away remark.
“We are grateful for the skilled managing of the predicament by the Horizon flight crew and value our guests’ quiet and patience during this party,” Alaska Airlines said in a assertion.
