US flight turns back to Amsterdam

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Hello all,

BBC news reports that a US passenger jet bound for India has returned to Amsterdam's Schiphol airport escorted by fighter aircraft.

Several passengers have been taken off the Northwest Airlines plane and are being detained for questioning.

The pilot was reported to have taken the decision to turn back while in German airspace, although no details have been given.

Two Dutch F-16s were scrambled to accompany the plane back.

Cheers,
Nick