An ExpressJet Airlines flight was diverted to the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport on Thursday evening after a pair of cockpit screens reportedly went blank before reaching its intended destination. The cockpit crew informed passengers of the reason for the diversion upon landing, telling travelers that the crew would have been “flying blind” if the aircraft stayed in the air. WATCH: PASSENGER GETS FLIGHT DELAYED AFTER THROWING COINS AT PLANE FOR GOOD LUCKThe flight, which was operating as United Express, originated in Knoxville, Tenn., and was scheduled to land at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston. "You may be able to see we lost two of our screens,” a member of the flight crew can be heard telling travelers in footage shared taken inside the cabin. It is unlikely this aircraft is going anywhere tonight.”A representative for ExpressJet Airlines said a “mechanical issue” was to blame for the incident.

Source: Fox News April 05, 2019 12:56 UTC