Posted 3/30/2024, 3:37:00 PM
United Flight Diverts to NY Due to Turbulence; Passengers Hospitalized, FAA Investigating
- United Flight 85 from Tel Aviv to Newark diverted to Stewart International Airport in New York due to turbulence and high winds
- Seven passengers were hospitalized; they complained of nausea, motion sickness and chest pains
- The FAA will investigate the incident
- United Airlines said one passenger got off due to a medical incident and some were seen for possible motion sickness
- This diversion follows recent negative incidents for United Airlines; the FAA is increasing oversight of the airline
