American Airlines Diverts For Sick Passenger

American Airlines flight 1029 landed at the LF Wade International Airport shortly after 11pm tonight [Jan 15] after diverting to the island when a passenger became ill and required medical attention.

Flight 1029 departed New York at approximately 8.30pm and was on route to Puerto Rico when the flight crew made the decision to land in Bermuda.

The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service along with an ambulance were at the airport terminal tarmac to meet the arriving flight where the passenger was taken off the plane and transported to King Edward Memorial Hospital for treatment. After refueling, the flight continued on its journey.

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