American Airlines departs last week after crew members with passenger Wi-Fi hotspot names, including the word “bomb” told Fox News Digital, were warned on board last week. The flight suddenly returned to the gate.
Security issues occurred last Friday American Airlines Flight 2863 is scheduled to fly from Austin, Texas to Charlotte, North Carolina.
According to Reddit users who said they were on a plane, the hotspot was named “I have a bomb.” Reddit users said police claimed the issue was caused by a mischievous passenger.
American Airlines flights were delayed last Friday due to fear of potential bomb threats. (AP)
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Austin police told Fox News Digital that the plane had returned to the gate after the warning, where police were sweeping the plane and luggage to search for explosives.
“All passengers were exhausted and rescreened by the Transportation Security Agency before they were allowed to board again,” a police spokesman said.
Passengers wait for security to pass at Austin Bergstrom International Airport in Texas. Travelers on Flight 2863 had to resume due to security issues. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
“We and our partners take the threat of bombs very seriously,” Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said in a statement to Fox News Digital.
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American Airlines planes can be seen at airport gates. (Getty Images)
The flight was eventually cleared and departed around 6:15pm
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“Safety and security are our number one priority. We would like to thank our team members for their understanding and professionalism,” American Airlines told Fox News Digital in a statement.
Police said the incident had no major impact on other airlines or airport operations.
