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Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Yahoo
Man arrested for security threat onboard aircraft at Seattle airport
The Brief Six flights were canceled, and two others diverted on Saturday after airline officials say a passenger made threats on a flight at SEA Airport. The FAA announced a ground stop at the Seattle airport for most of the afternoon. All passengers on the Alaskan Airlines flight were safely deplaned, while the suspect was taken into custody. SEATTLE - Passengers were impacted by delays at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Saturday due to a ground stop over security concerns, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. What we know One person was taken into custody as passengers were taken off the plane and sent back into the terminal with additional security screening, according to airport officials. At the time of the incident, there were 68 passengers and four crew members on board. All flights heading to SEA Airport were ordered to be held at their origin, according to FlightAware. The FAA reported increasing gate hold and taxi delays heading into the afternoon. Authorities set the ground stop expiration for 2:45 p.m. Vehicles with flashing lights and other commercial vehicles could be seen gathered behind a plane on the tarmac at around 1:40 p.m. "There was a security incident this afternoon involving Alaska Airlines Flight 2123 operated by Horizon Air from Seattle to Walla Walla, Washington. During taxi to the runway, a guest made a direct threat to the safety of the aircraft to one of our flight attendants. Our crew members followed their procedures and secured the aircraft on a runway away from the airport…We are grateful for the professionalism and care of our crew throughout this incident and appreciate our guests' patience and understanding," read a statement, in part, from the airline on Saturday afternoon. Port Police and Fire officials say an investigation is underway after there was an issue with a plane on the runway. Two runways at the airport shut down on June 14. One runway remained open. What we don't know Heading into Saturday evening, transportation officials have not released details about the specific nature of the reported threats on board an Alaska Airlines flight. The Source Information in this story came from the Federal Aviation Administration, SEA Airport, FlightAware, and Alaska Airlines. Costco to offer early shopping hours for Executive Members. Here's what to know Lone survivor of Air India crash reportedly recalls "loud noise" after takeoff 8 people arrested during anti-ICE protest in Seattle Home of Seattle rapper Macklemore invaded, nanny maced: police WA deputies arrest teens for pistol-whipping boy, armed robberies Cyberattack hits supplier to Whole Foods and PCC; could impact store supplies To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.
Daily Mail
14-06-2025
- Daily Mail
Alaska Airlines passenger causes ground stop at Seattle Airport after making 'direct threat' to plane
Panic rippled through Seattle Airport on Saturday afternoon when a passenger aboard an Alaska Airlines flight allegedly issued a 'direct threat to the safety of the aircraft,' prompting an immediate ground stop and a swift response by police. Authorities say a threat was made just moments before takeoff on a Horizon Air flight bound for Walla Walla. The aircraft was still taxiing on the tarmac before it was suddenly redirected away from the terminal and surrounded by emergency response units. Two major runways were shut down, and inbound flights were temporarily halted as Port of Seattle police descended on the scene. A statement from Alaska Airlines clarified: 'While the aircraft was taxiing to the runway, a passenger made a direct threat to the safety of the aircraft while speaking with a flight attendant.' The specifics of the threat have not yet been disclosed, but officials say the nature of the passenger's words was serious enough to trigger a full security response. The suspect, whose identity has not yet been released, was taken into custody without incident. Law enforcement personnel swept the aircraft while passengers were ordered to disembark and undergo secondary security screening. A bomb-sniffing dog checked every passenger as they lined up single-file outside the plane. As the investigation unfolded, airport operations ground to a halt, reports KING5 Seattle. The Port of Seattle confirmed that two runways were closed during the police response, causing widespread ripple effects across Sea-Tac's flight schedule. At least six flights were canceled outright, and two others were diverted mid-air. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Port of Seattle authorities worked in tandem to secure the aircraft and re-screen passengers. Alaska Airlines stated the affected plane will remain out of service until it has been fully cleared under 'enhanced security measures.'
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Yahoo
Plane forced to land in Seattle after passenger tries to open exit door mid-flight, police say
A flight from Tokyo to Houston was forced to land in Seattle after a passenger tried to open an exit door mid-flight, local police said. A passenger on All Nippon Airways Flight 114 tried to open the exit doors 10 hours into the flight, forcing the plane to land at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport just after 4 a.m. on Saturday, the Port of Seattle Police Department told NBC News. 'Port of Seattle Police were called due to reports of a passenger who attempted to open exit doors during the flight,' a department spokesperson told NBC News. 'The report stated that passengers and flight crew had restrained the individual.' That passenger was having a 'medical crisis,' police said. They've since been taken to the hospital. While on the tarmac in Seattle, a second person was removed from the flight for 'unruly behavior,' the police department told NBC News. While they didn't provide specifics, the police department said it was unrelated to the individual having a medical crisis, police said. The flight continued to Houston 'without incident,' landing just after noon local time, a spokesperson for All Nippon Airways told NBC News. 'The safety of our passengers and crew are our top priority and we applaud the efforts of local law enforcement for their support,' the spokesperson said. Ashley, a passenger on board the flight, told Fox 26 she sat near the man who tried to open the doors. "He actually got up from his seat and crawled over the people next to him," she said of the man. "He got up in a hurry and thought he was sick." Two other passengers helped restrain him, zip-tying him to his seat. The man sat behind her for about 90 minutes before they landed in Seattle. "It was incredible," she said. "I do want to say thank you to those kind citizens who stood up and took control. I wouldn't know what to do."
The Independent
25-05-2025
- The Independent
Plane forced to land in Seattle after passenger tries to open exit door mid-flight, police say
A flight from Tokyo to Houston was forced to land in Seattle after a passenger tried to open an exit door mid-flight, local police said. A passenger on All Nippon Airways Flight 114 tried to open the exit doors 10 hours into the flight, forcing the plane to land at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport just after 4 a.m. on Saturday, the Port of Seattle Police Department told NBC News. 'Port of Seattle Police were called due to reports of a passenger who attempted to open exit doors during the flight,' a department spokesperson told NBC News. 'The report stated that passengers and flight crew had restrained the individual.' That passenger was having a 'medical crisis,' police said. They've since been taken to the hospital. While on the tarmac in Seattle, a second person was removed from the flight for 'unruly behavior,' the police department told NBC News. While they didn't provide specifics, the police department said it was unrelated to the individual having a medical crisis, police said. The flight continued to Houston 'without incident,' landing just after noon local time, a spokesperson for All Nippon Airways told NBC News. 'The safety of our passengers and crew are our top priority and we applaud the efforts of local law enforcement for their support,' the spokesperson said. Ashley, a passenger on board the flight, told Fox 26 she sat near the man who tried to open the doors. "He actually got up from his seat and crawled over the people next to him," she said of the man. "He got up in a hurry and thought he was sick." Two other passengers helped restrain him, zip-tying him to his seat. The man sat behind her for about 90 minutes before they landed in Seattle. "It was incredible," she said. "I do want to say thank you to those kind citizens who stood up and took control. I wouldn't know what to do."
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Yahoo
Houston-bound plane diverts to Seattle after passenger tries opening exit door mid-flight, airport confirms
The Brief A Seattle Airport official says a flight traveling from Tokyo was diverted on Saturday. A passenger who tried to open a plane door was restrained on the flight. The passenger was taken to a Seattle hospital. SEATTLE - A passenger was taken from a Houston-bound flight after allegedly trying to open a plane door mid-flight. What we know The incident reportedly happened on flight NH0114, which was set to fly to Houston from Tokyo early Saturday morning. According to an official with the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, the flight was diverted to Seattle and police had to board the plane. Officers were called about a passenger who allegedly tried to open the exit doors during the flight. The passenger was reportedly restrained by other passengers and the flight crew. The Seattle Airport official says the passenger was determined to have been suffering from a medical crisis. The passenger was then taken to a Seattle hospital. According to Flight Aware, the flight eventually made it into Houston on Saturday afternoon. What we don't know The passenger has not been identified and there is no information available on the person's condition. It's not clear if the person has been charged in this case. What they're saying Ashley, the passenger who sat right in front of the man in question, took several videos of two passengers zip-tying him to his seat. She said another man was acting strange once the plane landed and officials also escorted him off the flight. Ashley said there were about four hours left in the flight when the man attempted to open the emergency exit, and he sat zip-tied behind her for about an hour and a half before the flight landed in Seattle. She also says both of the Good Samaritans are military veterans. "He actually got up from his seat and crawled over the people next to him," Ashley said. "He got up in a hurry and thought he was sick." "It was incredible," she said. "I do want to say thank you to those kind citizens who stood up and took control. I wouldn't know what to do." FOX 26 reporter Abigail Dye spoke to a passenger who was onboard the flight and filmed video of the incident. You can watch the interview on FOX 26 News at 9. The Source Spokesperson from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
