HONOLULU (KHON2) — A United Airlines flight bound for Los Angeles returned safely to Honolulu early Tuesday after a potential security concern was discovered onboard.
Flight 1169, a Boeing 777 carrying 339 passengers and 10 crew members, declared an emergency en route to Los Angeles and turned back to Honolulu, landing without incident at 1:35 a.m.
According to the airline, the flight was diverted after a message was found written on a lavatory mirror prompting immediate concern.
Law enforcement met the aircraft upon landing and conducted a full security sweep. No further details have been released.
Passengers are being rebooked on another flight to Los Angeles scheduled for later Tuesday.
United said it is cooperating with local authorities, who are handling the investigation.