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PDX worker breaches security; flight delayed

The Columbian
Published: August 18, 2017, 11:17pm

PORTLAND – Officials at Portland International Airport said a flight was delayed after a worker breached security.

Airport officials said he employee tried to get unauthorized access to a Jet Blue flight that was to leave at 11:30 p.m. Thursday.

All passengers had to be rescreened before departure, including their luggage. It’s unknown why the worker tried to get on the flight. The employee was interviewed Friday.

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