An unruly passenger on Frontier Flight 2539 from Columbus, Ohio, to Atlanta made a verbal bomb threat while taxiing at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Sunday afternoon. According to the FBI and local authorities, the aircraft was moved to a remote area as a precautionary measure.
Key Takeaways
A Frontier Airlines flight was evacuated after an unruly passenger made a verbal bomb threat while taxiing at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Passengers were safely deplaned and transported to the terminal. The FBI is leading the investigation, with no charges filed yet.
- Unruly passenger made verbal bomb threat on Frontier Flight 2539 from Columbus to Atlanta
- Plane moved to remote area; passengers evacuated using airstairs and bused to terminal
- FBI confirms no continuing threat, investigation ongoing
- No injuries reported; authorities have not released details about the passenger or potential charges
Passengers were safely deplaned using airstairs and transported by bus to the terminal. The FBI has taken the lead in the investigation, with no charges filed yet. Authorities have not released additional details about the passenger or whether any charges will be filed.
The incident sparked panic aboard the plane, with flight attendants instructing passengers to put their heads down and hands up. Videos on social media showed a disorderly passenger shouting profanities at crew members. The threat was later determined to be non-credible by officials.
According to CBS News, federal and local authorities responded around 4:28 p.m. to reports of the unruly passenger. Frontier Airlines confirmed that the incident occurred shortly after landing as the plane was taxiing to the gate. The FBI reassured the public that there is no continuing threat related to this incident.
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