[Velveeta]

Why would this story be reported before it lands?

Demonstrating the nuisance factor? LOL, I don't know, really.

I wonder if the passengers know what is going on. If they don't, they may get calls from loved ones on the ground causing great anxiety to the passengers.

Local news only mentioned the story once so far, guess it's not a big deal. /sarcasm

[British chick]

Maybe they are trying to get the media's attention? It concerned me a little that the email to the journalist came from Germany, a hotbed of terrorist activity and staging post for many major al-qaeda attacks.