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Virgin America Flight Diverted to Eppley

virgin-americaOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Officials say a Virgin America flight traveling from Boston to Los Angeles was diverted to an Omaha airport due to engine issues.

A Virgin America spokesman says the plane landed safely at Omaha’s Eppley Airfield Tuesday morning. Additional information about the engine issues was not released.

The plane had 111 passengers and five crew members. No one was injured.

The airline says it is finding new flights for the affected passengers.

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