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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
United Airlines Flight Turns Around After a Threatening Message Was Written on the Lavatory Mirror
United Airlines Flight 1169 took off from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport just after 9:40 p.m. local time on Tuesday, May 20 The flight was on its way to Los Angeles International Airport when it turned back to Honolulu about an hour and a half after takeoff United Airlines said in a statement shared with PEOPLE that the aircraft "returned safely to Honolulu after a potential security concern was found written on a lavatory mirror" A United Airlines flight to Los Angeles from Honolulu had to turn around after a "potential security concern" was found in the plane's bathroom. According to Fox News, United Airlines Flight 1169 took off from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport just after 9:40 p.m. local time on Tuesday, May 20. It was set to travel to Los Angeles International Airport. Flight tracking data from FlightAware, however, shows that the plane turned back to return to the Honolulu airport about an hour and a half after takeoff. The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed to PEOPLE on Thursday, May 22, that the aircraft, which had 339 passengers and 10 crew members onboard, returned to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport around 1:35 a.m. local time on Wednesday, May 21, due to a "security issue." Also on Thursday, United Airlines said in a statement shared with PEOPLE that the aircraft "returned safely to Honolulu after a potential security concern was found written on a lavatory mirror." "Law enforcement met the aircraft, and a security sweep was conducted. We rebooked customers on another flight to Los Angeles that departed later that evening," the statement said. Flight passenger Kouhei Massey told Hawaii News Now that everyone on the flight had to wait approximately four hours on the tarmac while bomb experts and dogs screened each person individually as they disembarked the aircraft. "Later I found out through the airport security manager that someone had written on the bathroom mirror that there was a bomb on the plane,' said Massey. Fellow passenger Christi Wright said she didn't find out about the security issue until after everyone evacuated. 'It's a good thing we didn't know that on the plane. That would have been really bad,' said Wright. According to Fox News, Honolulu police referred questions about the investigation to the FBI in Honolulu. 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. The FBI in Honolulu confirmed to PEOPLE via email on Thursday, May 22, that agents did respond to the security incident but could not provide further information "as this is an ongoing matter." Read the original article on People
Daily Mirror
22-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
United Airlines plane aborts flight as 'concerning' message found in bathroom
A United Airlines plane had to abort its flight after a strange message was written on the bathroom mirror - the flight was carrying more than 300 passengers at the time A plane was suddenly forced to return to the airport it departed from after a concerning message was found on a bathroom mirror, leading to an FBI investigation. The words 'potential security concern" were found in a bathroom mirror on United Airlines Flight 1169, which departed from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, Hawaii, on Tuesday. The Boeing 777 aircraft bound for Los Angeles International Airport had to return to Hawaii, a United Airlines spokesperson confirmed. '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 seen by Fox News Digital said. 'Law enforcement met the aircraft, and a security sweep was conducted.' The plane was met by law enforcement, who conducted a security sweep. United did not confirm if anything was found on the plane that had 339 passengers and 10 crew members on board at the time. It is not clear if any arrests have been made in connection with the incident. The full nature of the security concern also remains unclear. 'We are rebooking customers on another flight to Los Angeles that departs later this evening,' the United Airlines spokesperson said. It comes after a passenger jet roaring down the runway toward takeoff at New York's LaGuardia Airport had to slam on the brakes earlier this month. Both the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board said they were investigating the incident in which a Republic Airways jet had to abort takeoff and slam to a stop because a United Airlines plane was still taxiing across the runway. Passenger Renee Hoffer was among those who were thrown forwards in their seats. She wound up in the emergency room the next day after the near miss on May 6 because her neck started hurting and her left arm went numb. 'The stop was as hard as any car accident I've been in,' Hoffer said. In audio from the tower that ABC obtained from the website the air traffic controller said to the pilot of the Republic Airways jet: 'Sorry, I thought United had cleared well before that.' At the time that controller was directing the Republic Airways jet to takeoff, a ground controller on a different radio frequency was directing the United plane to a new taxiway after it missed the first one it was supposed to use to exit the runway.
New York Post
22-05-2025
- General
- New York Post
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. Advertisement 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. Advertisement 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. 3 The flight radar showing the path United Airlines Flight 1169 took to return to Honolulu on May 20, 2025. FlightAware 3 A United Airlines flight departs from Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey on May 7, 2025. AFP via Getty Images 3 The Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, Hawaii in 2022. MichaelVi – Advertisement 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.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Yahoo
Honolulu-L.A. United flight turns back after bomb threat in lavatory
A United Airlines flight from Honolulu to Los Angeles returned to the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport early this morning after a bomb threat was found written on a bathroom mirror. The Boeing 777 passenger jet was carrying 339 passengers and 10 crew members at the time of the incident. 'United Flight 1169 from Honolulu to Los Angeles returned safely to Honolulu after a potential security concern was found written on a lavatory mirror. Law enforcement met the aircraft, and a security sweep was conducted, ' read a statement to the Honolulu Star-Advertiser from the air carrier. 'We are rebooking customers on another flight to Los Angeles that departs later this evening.' Agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation responded when the plane returned to Honolulu. 'Agents did respond to a security incident at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. While there is no threat to public safety, we encourage the public to remain vigilant and to promptly report suspicious activities to law enforcement, ' read a statement to the Star-Advertiser from the FBI's Honolulu Field Office. 'As this is an ongoing matter, we are not able to provide further details.' It is the second threat to waylay an airliner moving passengers between Honolulu and southern California in the last two days. On Tuesday, a from San Diego bound for Honolulu was stopped right before takeoff after a passenger allegedly threatened to bomb the aircraft. During pushback from the gate, a passenger was overheard making a threat to blow up the flight. See more : 6 Comments By participating in online discussions you acknowledge that you have agreed to the. An insightful discussion of ideas and viewpoints is encouraged, but comments must be civil and in good taste, with no personal attacks. If your comments are inappropriate, you may be banned from posting. Report comments if you believe they do not follow our. Having trouble with comments ? .
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Yahoo
United flight bound for LAX makes emergency return to HNL
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A United Airlines flight bound for Los Angeles returned safely to Honolulu early Tuesday after a potential security concern was discovered onboard. 59-year-old Honolulu man drowns off Kailua Beach Flight 1169, a Boeing 777 carrying 339 passengers and 10 crew members, declared an emergency en route to Los Angeles and turned back to Honolulu, landing without incident at 1:35 a.m. According to the airline, the flight was diverted after a message was found written on a lavatory mirror prompting immediate enforcement met the aircraft upon landing and conducted a full security sweep. No further details have been released. Passengers are being rebooked on another flight to Los Angeles scheduled for later Tuesday. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news United said it is cooperating with local authorities, who are handling the investigation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
