Air China flight turns around seven hours after takeoff . Carrier cites `` threatening information '' as the reason for return to Beijing . Score: `` Due to threatening information received about flight CA 981 , to ensure the safety of passengers , this flight has returned to Beijing Capital International Airport , '' the Chinese flag carrier said in a terse statement posted online . 6 State media : Initial warning of the threat came from U.S. authorities . The flight has departed again for New York , Air China 's website says .
Air China flight turns around seven hours after takeoff . Carrier cites `` threatening information '' as the reason for return to Beijing . Score: 6 State media : Initial warning of the threat came from U.S. authorities . The flight has departed again for New York , Air China 's website says .