Flight diverted to Boston after passenger complains of flu

A person complained of having flu-like symptoms on board a jet to Washington from Munich, and in order to take precautionary measures the plane was diverted to Logan International Airport in Boston.

A United Airlines flight from Munich to Washington has been diverted to Boston’s Logan International Airport because a female passenger complained of flu symptoms, an airport official said.

Flight 903, a 737 containing 245 passengers and 16 crew, has been isolated in the north cargo area of the airport, said airport spokesman Phil Orlandella.

One patient was removed from the plane and was being taken to Masachusetts General Hospital, said Jennifer Mehigan, a spokeswoman for Boston Emergency Medical Services. The other passengers are expected to stay on board and continue to Washington after refueling, airport officials said.

The Boston Globe has the report.