PENDLETON, Ore. (AP) — A United Airlines flight from Chicago to Portland was diverted to the airport in Pendleton, Ore., because it needed fuel.
The East Oregonian newspaper reported that the plane landed Friday morning and the 130 or so passengers did not get off the plane. The Boeing 737 resumed its flight to Portland at 12:20 p.m.
The newspaper said the plane needed more fuel so it could circle Portland. President Barack Obama left Portland International Airport around noon, causing flight delays.
