A United Airlines flight headed to New York from Chicago was diverted after an apparent bomb threat was reported on board.
The flight is now headed to Pittsburgh International Airport. United Airlines flight UA2092 squawked 7700 above Lake Erie before the pilot declared the emergency and ordered a route modification.
“United Airlines flight UA2092 was diverted to Pittsburgh International Airport after a bomb threat was reported onboard shortly after departing Chicago O’Hare,” according to the Citizens App. The flight, which was headed to New York City, was redirected as a precaution. Authorities are handling the situation.” The airplane, registered as N37325, was supposed to depart at 8:00 AM, but it took off at 9:54 AM, almost two hours later than planned…