LAX flight delayed after WiFi hotspot name prompts concerns

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Monday, October 27, 2014
LAX flight delayed after WiFi hotspot name prompts concerns
An American Airlines flight from Los Angeles International Airport to London was delayed Sunday after concerns over the name of a WiFi hotspot.

LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT -- An American Airlines flight from Los Angeles International Airport to London was delayed Sunday after concerns over the name of a WiFi hotspot.

A passenger saw the WiFi connection, named "Al-Quida Free Terror Nettwork," and expressed concern to a flight attendant.

Flight 136 was taken back to the gate and delayed until 1 p.m. Monday, American Airlines officials said.

Passengers were reportedly not allowed to leave the plane for about three hours. Travelers said they were initially told that it was some sort of maintenance issue.

The airline is assessing the situation and law enforcement has been notified.

LAX police say they are gathering more information. LAX media relations did not comment on the incident Sunday.