Flight From Newark Airport Diverted After Passengers Get Sick

A JetBlue flight heading toward the Dominican Republic from Newark Liberty International Airport was diverted Sunday after passengers and crew members got sick, according to reports

JetBlue flight 1203 which was flying from Newark to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic when it was diverted to JFK Airport in New York City, according to the airline.

The plane was diverted "out of an abundance of caution after the crew reported a handful of customers and crew members feeling unwell," the airline told Patch in a statement.

JetBlue told Patch there was no odor that sickened passengers – despite what earlier reports have said.

The diversion came a day after a JetBlue plane at Newark Liberty International Airport was evacuated because of a suspicious package, according to the Port Authority. Read more: Newark Airport Plane Evacuated After Suspicious Item Found

The aircraft will be inspected before returning to service, and flight 1203 was sent to Santo Domingo on a different aircraft, the airline said.

The Port Authority confirmed the Dominican-bound flight was diverted to JFK and landed safely, saying the incident is still under investigation, according to PIX11.

This is a developing story. We'll have more information as it comes in.