Posted 3/30/2024, 7:05:00 PM
United Flight Diverts to NY Due to Ill Passengers and Turbulence; Several Hospitalized
- United Airlines flight 85 from Tel Aviv to Newark diverted to New York Stewart Airport when passengers fell ill
- High winds and turbulence also reported to be an issue during the flight
- About 200 passengers evaluated by first responders at Stewart Airport
- Some passengers hospitalized, rest transported back to Newark Airport
- No serious injuries reported; number of hospitalizations unclear as of Saturday
