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17th November 2015
10:19pm GMT
MSP Troopers awaiting British Airways flight at Logan on which passenger has been restrained. We will confirm more when possible.
— Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) November 17, 2015
Police said that the unnamed women "in her thirties" was "intoxicated" and confirmed that there were no known links to terrorism at this time.
Investigation determines passenger was intoxicated, tried to open EXIT door, not cockpit door. No known nexus to terrorism at this time.
— Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) November 17, 2015
Shortly before the plane touched down, the airline released a statement saying the flight crew had alerted the police to an "unruly customer" on board.
The statement reads: "Our crew have requested that police meet the flight in Boston due to an unruly customer on board.
"Our customers and crew deserve to have a safe and enjoyable flight.
"We do not tolerate abusive behaviour."
Despite the incident, the plane landed safely in Boston thirty minutes ahead of schedule and the woman is currently being interviewed along with several members of crew and eye-witnesses.
Passenger being interviewed, as are witnesses/flight crew. She will most likely face charges of at least interfering w/flight crew.
— Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) November 17, 2015
An investigation is ongoing.
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