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American Airlines Flight Diverted After Passenger Misinterprets Seat Neighbor's Text
An American Airlines flight diverted back to Puerto Rico after a passenger oversaw another passenger receive a cryptic text message The passenger assumed it was a threat to the flight, and the plane was diverted "due to a possible security concern," a spokesperson for the airline tells PEOPLE The flight resumed its course to Dallas after the text was determined not to be a threatAn American Airlines flight diverted back to San Juan, Puerto Rico, after a passenger misinterpreted a text message they oversaw next to them. A passenger saw their seat neighbor receive a text message that read "R.I.P." (the acronym commonly used for "rest in peace") and assumed it was a threat to the flight, according to Puerto Rico's Office of Explosives and Public Safety. Local outlet Primera Ahora was first to report the news. A spokesperson for American Airlines tells PEOPLE, "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." "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," the statement continued, American Airlines flight 1847 took off from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in Isla Verde. The flight was headed for Dallas, but ultimately returned to San Juan amid the perceived threat about 30 minutes after taking off. Aerostar's deputy director of security, Félix Alvarado, investigated the message as a potential threat. 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, per Primera Hora. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. "It was a mix-up that was handled in accordance with safety protocols. There was no real threat to the flight or its passengers," Nelman Nevárez, Aerostar's director of operations, told Primera Hora in an interview translated from Spanish to English. The plane, which carried 193 passengers, resumed its route and prepared for takeoff at 10 a.m. local time. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
American Airlines Flight Diverted After Passenger Misinterprets Seat Neighbor's Text
An American Airlines flight diverted back to Puerto Rico after a passenger oversaw another passenger receive a cryptic text message The passenger assumed it was a threat to the flight, and the plane was diverted "due to a possible security concern," a spokesperson for the airline tells PEOPLE The flight resumed its course to Dallas after the text was determined not to be a threatAn American Airlines flight diverted back to San Juan, Puerto Rico, after a passenger misinterpreted a text message they oversaw next to them. A passenger saw their seat neighbor receive a text message that read "R.I.P." (the acronym commonly used for "rest in peace") and assumed it was a threat to the flight, according to Puerto Rico's Office of Explosives and Public Safety. Local outlet Primera Ahora was first to report the news. A spokesperson for American Airlines tells PEOPLE, "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." "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," the statement continued, American Airlines flight 1847 took off from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in Isla Verde. The flight was headed for Dallas, but ultimately returned to San Juan amid the perceived threat about 30 minutes after taking off. Aerostar's deputy director of security, Félix Alvarado, investigated the message as a potential threat. 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, per Primera Hora. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. "It was a mix-up that was handled in accordance with safety protocols. There was no real threat to the flight or its passengers," Nelman Nevárez, Aerostar's director of operations, told Primera Hora in an interview translated from Spanish to English. The plane, which carried 193 passengers, resumed its route and prepared for takeoff at 10 a.m. local time. Read the original article on People
The Guardian
22-05-2025
- The Guardian
Hawaii-California planes diverted over bomb threat and message on mirror
Two planes traveling between Honolulu and southern California were diverted due to safety concerns, one for a bomb threat, another for a 'security concern' found written on a bathroom mirror. United flight 1169 left Daniel K Inouye international airport at 9.40pm on Tuesday night, headed for Los Angeles international airport. Data from FlightAware shows the airplane reversing course east of Hawaii, and headed back to Honolulu. United gave slim details in a written statement, and stated that all 339 passengers and 10 crew members made it back to Honolulu, and were rebooked on later flights. 'United flight 1169 from Honolulu to Los Angeles returned safely to Honolulu after a potential security concern was found written on a lavatory mirror,' a United spokesperson said. 'Law enforcement met the aircraft, and a security sweep was conducted.' Hawaiian Airlines flight 15 was scheduled to depart from San Diego at about 8.30am Tuesday morning, but delayed takeoff due to a bomb threat onboard. Harbor police issued a statement saying that they had arrested 35-year-old military member John Stea in relation to the threat. All 293 people onboard were safely deplaned, and the flight landed in Honolulu after a cumulative five-hour delay, according to FlightAware.
Fox News
21-05-2025
- Fox News
United Airlines flight returns to Hawaii after concerning message found on bathroom mirror; FBI investigating
A United Airlines flight traveling from Honolulu to Los Angeles returned safely to Hawaii Wednesday morning after a "potential security concern" was found written on a bathroom mirror. Flight 1169, which took off from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport just after 9:40 p.m. Tuesday, was bound for Los Angeles International Airport. After the "potential security concern" was found, the Boeing 777 returned to the airport, a United Airlines spokesperson wrote in a statement to Fox News Digital. "United Flight 1169 from Honolulu to Los Angeles returned safely to Honolulu after a potential security concern was found written on a lavatory mirror," the statement said. "Law enforcement met the aircraft, and a security sweep was conducted." It landed back in Hawaii just after 1:35 a.m. Law enforcement met the plane and conducted a security sweep, though the airline did not confirm what, if anything, was found on the plane. The FBI in Honolulu did not immediately confirm to Fox News Digital if there were any arrests or clarify the nature of the security concern. Honolulu police referred questions about the investigation to the FBI. "We are rebooking customers on another flight to Los Angeles that departs later this evening," the United Airlines spokesperson said. There were 339 passengers and 10 crew members on board.
CBS News
21-05-2025
- CBS News
United flight from Honolulu to Los Angeles diverted after security concern
A flight leaving Hawaii for California was diverted early Wednesday morning after a "potential security concern," officials confirmed. United Airlines Flight 1169 was headed to Los Angeles International Airport when its pilots eventually turned the plane around and returned it to its origin, Honolulu's Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, at about 1:35 a.m., according to the Federal Aviation Administration. In a statement, United Airlines said the security concern was found written on a lavatory mirror on the flight. After the diversion, law enforcement officials swept the aircraft for more evidence. It's not yet clear if any materials were found or if any suspects were identified. The airline said it's working to rebook customers to another flight to L.A. on Wednesday evening. As many as 339 passengers and 10 crew members were aboard the Boeing 777 plane at the time, according to officials. No additional details, including whether the threat was found to be credible, were immediately made available.
