Flight from Kansas City , Missouri to Denver , however , was diverted Friday . Landed at interstate 95 at 7.30am - beginning 24 - hour ordeal . After 24 hours passengers could go - but would have had to pay for new connecting flights and transport . During long wait airplane ran low on fuel , food and medical supplies . Airline has denied it was feasible to get passengers off the flight .
Flight from Kansas City , Missouri to Denver , Colorado , was diverted Friday . Landed at Colorado Springs at 7.30am - beginning six-hour ordeal . After three hours passengers could go - but would have had to pay for new connecting flights and transport . During long wait airplane ran low on water , food and bathroom supplies . Airline has denied it was feasible to get passengers off the flight .