Suspicious Package Holds Plane at Logan

UPDATE TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 11:55 A.M.:

The suspicious package on the plane was re-screened and cleared by security officials, according to the TSA (Transportation Security Administration).

In a press statement, the TSA said that the checked bag was re-screened at Logan after baggage handlers in Philadelphia "noted concern." The plane landed safely at Logan and passengers were bused to the gate. 

"While properly screened by TSA at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), the bag was re-screened by local EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal team) at BOS as a precaution and has been cleared," the statement said.

Massport also released a statement saying the flight was remotely parked on the runway while the bag was re-screened "out of an abundance of caution ...  the baggage was deemed harmless, and the flight taxied to the gate. Airport operations were not impacted."

ORIGINAL STORY:

A plane that landed at Logan Airport this morning has been evacuated due to reports of a suspicious package, according to NBC Philadelphia.

US Airways Flight #1716 left Philadelphia this morning, according to NBC Philadelphia, and landed at Logan within the past hour. 

WHDH reporter Hank Phillippi Ryan reported on the air from Logan Airport that the baggage has been taken off the plane and is being inspected.

"Logan is teeming with security this morning, state troopers, and runners everywhere in their blue jackets heading home from their attempt at the marathon," Phillippi Ryan reported.

As of 11:20 a.m., some crew members had reboarded the plane, which is now taxiing on the runway.

Check back for further updates on this story.