Australian PM Praises United Pilot After 747 Bomb Scare

Credit: REUTERS
Australian Prime Minister John Howard says the pilot in command of a United Airlines 747-400 made the right decision in turning back to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport last week after finding a note suggesting a bomb was on board. "I've been fully briefed on what happened and I totally support the...

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