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Mint
05-07-2025
- General
- Mint
American Airlines plane forced to land in Puerto Rico after panic spread over 'RIP' text: Here's what happened
An American Airlines flight heading from San Juan, Puerto Rico, to Dallas was forced to turn back mid-air because of a passenger's big misunderstanding. Flight 1847 had just taken off when a woman saw the traveler next to her receive a text saying 'R.I.P.', short for 'Rest in Peace.' She panicked, thinking it was a threat to the plane, and told the crew. The pilot immediately declared an emergency, calling it a possible 'level three' threat that could put lives at risk. Following safety rules, the plane returned to San Juan's airport just 30 minutes after leaving. All 193 people on board landed safely while police rushed to investigate. After landing, security experts from Puerto Rico's Office of Explosives and Public Safety questioned the passenger who got the 'R.I.P.' text. The traveler explained that a family member had died the day before, and the text was a condolence message. They were flying back early from vacation to attend the funeral in Dallas. Officials checked the passenger's phone and found no threat. Aerostar, the company running the airport, confirmed it was all a 'mix-up.' As Nelman Nevárez, Aerostar's operations director, said: 'It was handled with safety protocols, but there was no real danger to anyone'. Law enforcement officers searched the plane and cleared it to fly again. By 10 a.m. local time, just a few hours after the scare, the same aircraft took off for Dallas. American Airlines apologized for the delay but stressed that safety always comes first. On social media, many people argued that the woman who reported the text should face fines for the costly mistake. One person wrote: 'Charge her for the flight diversion costs!' Others wondered why the crew didn't just ask about the text before diverting. The flight finally reached Dallas that afternoon, but the incident left travelers talking about privacy and quick judgments. Airport officials reminded everyone that while reporting concerns is important, this event showed how easily small things can be misread. 'R.I.P.' is a common phrase used when someone dies, not a threat. Experts say snooping on others' phones can cause unnecessary panic. The airline hasn't said if the woman who reported it will be punished, but the passenger who got the text faced no blame. Flight diversions cost airlines up to $200,000 for fuel and fees, showing how one mistake affects many. Still, authorities praised the crew for following safety steps in an uncertain situation.
Time of India
04-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Panic in the sky: American Airlines flight diverted after passenger triggers alarm — what we know
A message of grief led to sudden panic on board American Airlines Flight 1847 this week, forcing the plane to turn back midair shortly after departing from San Juan en route to Dallas Fort Worth, as per a report. Grief Mistaken for Threat Sparks Midair Diversion on American Airlines Flight The sudden diversion took place after a passenger saw their seatmate receive a text message with the letters "R.I.P," as per a People report. The acronym, usually short for "rest in peace," was thought to be a potential threat to the flight, and so the passenger informed the crew, according to the report. Swift Action Prioritized Safety Almost 30 minutes into the flight from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, the pilot had the aircraft turned around, deeming safety and procedure a priority, as per the People report. The Airbus A319, which was carrying 193 passengers, was safely back on the ground in San Juan, where the airport security personnel and the Transportation Security Administration, inspected the aircraft and interviewed the passenger involved, as reported by Primera Hora. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo ALSO READ: Will Trump's economic policies mirror Nixon's impact on the US Dollar's global dominance? Airline Confirms Incident and Resolution A spokesperson for American Airlines said that, "American Airlines flight 1847, with service from San Juan (SJU) to Dallas Fort Worth (DFW), returned to SJU shortly after departure due to a possible security concern," as quoted by People in its report. Live Events The spokesperson also said that "The flight landed safely at SJU, and law enforcement inspected and cleared the aircraft to re-depart. Safety and security are our top priorities and we apologize to our customers for the inconvenience," as quoted in the report. Investigation Reveals The Context Aerostar's deputy director of security, Félix Alvarado, who investigated the message, which was a potential threat, revealed that the passenger who received the message proved that a relative had died the day before, adding that they were on the flight after leaving their vacation early, according to Primera Hora. Aerostar's director of operations, Nelman Nevárez, said that "It was a mix-up that was handled in accordance with safety protocols. There was no real threat to the flight or its passengers," as quoted by People in its report. ALSO READ: 4th of July 2025 store hours: What's open, what's closed, and where to shop FAQs Why did the plane turn around after takeoff? A passenger misunderstood a text message containing 'R.I.P.' as a threat, leading the crew to prioritize safety and return the flight to San Juan. Was there ever an actual threat on the plane? No, after investigation, authorities confirmed there was no real threat to the flight or passengers.
