Fighter Jets Scramble Following at Least 6 Reports of Threats to Passenger Planes, Officials Say

At least six flights were impacted by threats at airports in New York, New Jersey and Boston today, according to airlines and law enforcement.

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JFK Airport: An Air France plane was escorted to JFK Airport in New York City this morning after an anonymous threat was made against the flight, law enforcement officials told ABC News. The FBI said the plane has since been checked and cleared with "no incidents or hazards reported on board the flight by either the passengers or its crew." ABC News