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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Yahoo
Bomb threat delays Hawaiian Airlines flight to Honolulu
A Hawaiian Airlines flight from San Diego bound for Honolulu this morning was stopped shortly before takeoff after a passenger allegedly threatened to bomb the aircraft. 'There was a security incident this morning involving Hawaiian Airlines Flight 15 from San Diego to Honolulu. During pushback from the gate, a guest was overheard making a threat to the safety of our aircraft, ' read a statement to the Star-Advertiser from the air carrier. 'As a precaution, the captain immediately taxied the Airbus A330 to a safe location on the airfield, where it was met with local and federal law enforcement and guests were safely deplaned.' The Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating the incident that occurred as the flight was preparing for an 8 :28 a.m. departure. 'Agents responded to the San Diego airport after receiving reports of a threat. We determined there is no current threat to public safety, however, this is an ongoing matter, and we have no further details to provide, ' read a statement to the Star-Advertiser from the FBI's San Diego Field Office. 'We continue to urge the public to remain vigilant and report all suspicious activity to law enforcement immediately.' There were 283 passengers and 10 crew members on board at the time of the incident. 'We appreciate their understanding during this situation and apologize for any concern this may have caused. We are working to get all guests to Honolulu as quickly as possible. We are grateful for the professionalism and care of our flight attendants and pilots throughout this event, ' read the statement. NBC News 7 San Diego reported that at about 11 a.m., 'dozens of emergency vehicles on the tarmac near the plane, ' including patrol cars and unmarked black SUVs. 'The A330 was cleared by law enforcement and guests were re-boarded. HA15 departed San Diego for Honolulu at approximately 2 :15 p.m. local time—roughly five hours after the scheduled departure time, ' read a statement from Hawaiian Airlines. See more : 20 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 ? .
The Irish Sun
20-05-2025
- General
- The Irish Sun
Plane evacuated after bomb threat made against Hawaiian Airlines flight preparing to take off from San Diego Airport
A HAWAIIAN Airlines flight has been evacuated at San Diego International Airport after receiving reports of a bomb threat. Flight HA 15, which was headed to Honolulu, was diverted off the tarmac today after a passenger was heard making a bomb threat, authorities have revealed. Advertisement 3 Emergency services rushed to the scene and were seen surrounding the aircraft as the passengers left Credit: KGTV 3 Flight HA Flight 15 being evacuated this morning Credit: KGTV All 283 passengers were seen leaving the plane around 10:30am. Port of San Diego Harbor Police confirmed that a bomb threat was made against the airline, according to Emergency services rushed to the scene and were seen surrounding the aircraft as the passengers left. A spokesperson said: "During pushback from the gate, a guest was overheard making a threat to the safety of our aircraft. Advertisement "As a precaution, the captain immediately taxied the Airbus A330 to a safe location on the airfield, where it was met with local and federal law enforcement and guests were safely deplaned." It is understood that the airport is currently operating as normal, and other flights have not been impacted. It comes after a Ryanair jet was Cops began investigating a potential threat after the flight carrying 170 passengers landed in Belgium. Advertisement Most read in The US Sun A member of staff said that a bomb threat was triggered on the aircraft that forced it to land at Charleroi Airport. It is understood that the plane was flying from Porto, Portugal. In February, The Boeing 717-200 was going to Columbia Metropolitan Airport in South Carolina when smoke suddenly filled the plane cabin. Advertisement When it landed, all 94 passengers, two pilots, and three flight attendants were forced to escape the aircraft using the emergency exit slides. Shocking photos showed passengers standing on the left wing of the plane clutching their belongings as they tried to get to safety. The Federal Aviation Administration said: " Delta Air Lines Flight 876 returned safely to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport around 9 am local time on Monday, February 24, after the crew reported possible smoke in the flight deck." Crew members reported the smoke shortly after Advertisement Footage showed passengers using their clothes to cover their faces as the terrifying haze filled the cabin. The airline said teams brought customers to the terminal via ground transportation and were working to get them rebooked on other flights. A Delta spokesperson told The Sun: "The flight crew followed procedures to return to Atlanta when a haze inside the aircraft was observed after departure. "Nothing is more important than the safety of our customers and people, and we apologize to our customers for the experience." Advertisement Read more on the Irish Sun More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos . Like us on Facebook at 3 Aircraft landing at San Diego, California (stock picture) Credit: Getty
