NEW : Captain most likely had food poisoning or the flu , airline says . Flight 473 from Los Angeles to Seattle was diverted to Portland , Oregon . The captain lost consciousness midair , Alaska Airlines says . The first officer has been with the airline for 11 years . Comment:
NEW : Captain most likely had food poisoning or the flu , airline says . Flight 473 from Los Angeles to Seattle was diverted to Portland , Oregon . The captain lost consciousness midair , Alaska Airlines says . Comment: