MSNBC is reporting a Virgin Atlantic flight from London to JFK has sent out a hijack alert signal, but the pilot has informed authorities the plane hasn't been taken over.

The report, on TV, is that planes have scrambled and the flight isn't being allowed into U.S. air space.

MORE: The full report is posted online: False alarm.

The speed at which U.S. and Canadian authorities got the hijack ping, sent up planes, an ordered the flight diverted has to be depressing to some folks.