American apologizes for Sky Harbor travel disruption

PHOENIX — Some air travelers saw some flight disruptions over the weekend despite Sky Harbor International Airport humming with travelers to near pre-pandemic levels this summer.

One flight — which departed from Las Vegas and headed to Charlotte — was diverted to Phoenix “due to a possible mechanical issue” early Saturday morning. The plane landed safely.

Another flight — from Phoenix to London’s Heathrow Airport — was also reported to be delayed on Saturday.

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