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USA Today
21-05-2025
- USA Today
Military member arrested after bomb threat at San Diego International Airport
Military member arrested after bomb threat at San Diego International Airport Show Caption Hide Caption Real ID explained: what it is, why it matters, and how to get yours Real ID requirements: everything you need to know about getting compliant for travel and ID. Authorities arrested a member of the military after a bomb threat disrupted a Hawaiian Airlines flight on May 20, prompting an evacuation just before the plane's takeoff at San Diego International Airport. John Stea, 35, was charged with making a false bomb threat and false report of a security threat, the Port of San Diego Harbor Police Department said. Stea was onboard HA Flight 15 when he told a flight attendant the passenger next to him had a bomb, according to authorities. The plane had just detached from the jetway and was on the tarmac to depart for Honolulu International Airport. At 8:45 a.m. PT, Port of San Diego Harbor Police received the dispatch call from the captain about the "possible bomb threat onboard." "During pushback from the gate, a guest was overheard making a threat to the safety of our aircraft," said Melissa Villegas, a spokesperson for Hawaiian Airlines. "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." All 283 passengers and 10 crew members were evacuated from the aircraft and transported by bus to a safe area. Port of San Diego Harbor Police's Maritime Tactical team, K-9 Team, Joint Terrorism Task Force, the San Diego Fire Department, and the FBI responded to the scene to search the aircraft, according to the Harbor Police. "Nothing suspicious was found on the aircraft," the law enforcement agency added. After authorities cleared the plane, guests reboarded and departed around 2:15 p.m. local time – about five hours after the scheduled departure time. "We appreciate their understanding during this situation and apologize for any concern this may have caused," said Villegas. "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." Reporting a false bomb threat is against the law and can result in fines and up to a year in county jail or state prison, according to officials. Harbor Police said there is no threat to the public or travelers. Operations at San Diego International Airport are normal, according to the airport.
USA Today
20-05-2025
- USA Today
San Diego flight evacuated over passenger bomb threat
San Diego flight evacuated over passenger bomb threat Show Caption Hide Caption Real ID explained: what it is, why it matters, and how to get yours Real ID requirements: everything you need to know about getting compliant for travel and ID. A Hawaiian Airlines flight was evacuated in San Diego due to a passenger's bomb threat. All passengers and crew were safely deplaned and the aircraft was searched. No bomb was found, and the flight eventually departed after a five-hour delay. A Hawaiian Airlines plane was evacuated Tuesday morning right before takeoff from San Diego International Airport after a passenger reportedly made a "possible bomb threat onboard," according to the Port of San Diego Harbor Police. At 8:46 a.m., Port of San Diego Harbor Police received a call from the captain of HA Flight 15, who was informed by a flight attendant a passenger made a bomb threat. The Airbus A330 had just detached from the jetway and was on the tarmac to depart for Honolulu International Airport. "During pushback from the gate, a guest was overheard making a threat to the safety of our aircraft," said Melissa Villegas, a spokesperson for Hawaiian Airlines. "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." All 283 passengers and 10 crew members evacuated from the aircraft and transported by bus to a safe area. Port of San Diego Harbor Police's Maritime Tactical (MARTAC, also known as SWAT) team, K-9 Team, Joint Terrorism Task Force, the San Diego Fire Department, and the FBI responded to the scene to search the aircraft, according to the Harbor Police. "Nothing suspicious was found on the aircraft," the law enforcement agency added. After authorities cleared the plane, guests reboarded and it departed around 2:15 p.m. local time – about five hours after the scheduled departure time. "We appreciate their understanding during this situation and apologize for any concern this may have caused," said Villegas. "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." Harbor Police said there is no threat to the public or travelers, and it will continue to investigate the incident. Operations at San Diego International Airport are normal, according to the airport.
Washington Post
20-05-2025
- Washington Post
Flight evacuated, 1 arrested following reports of a bomb threat on jetliner at San Diego airport
SAN DIEGO — One person was arrested following reports of a possible bomb threat on a Hawaiian Airlines flight set to take off from San Diego International Airport, leading to the evacuation of the plane, officials said. The Airbus A330 bound for Honolulu had just pushed back from the gate around 8:45 a.m. Tuesday when 'a flight attendant informed the flight's captain that a passenger reported a possible bomb onboard,' according to a statement from Port of San Diego Harbor police.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Yahoo
Flight evacuated at San Diego airport after alleged bomb threat
A flight headed to Hawaii was evacuated at San Diego International Airport on Tuesday after an alleged bomb threat was made by an individual on board. 'During pushback from the gate, a guest was overheard making a threat to the safety of our aircraft. 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,' a Hawaiian Airlines spokesperson said in a statement. The plane was slated to fly to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, Hawaii, according to FlightAware. The jet was carrying 283 passengers and 10 crew members on board, according to the airline. 'We appreciate their understanding during this situation and apologize for any concern this may have caused,' the airline said. 'We are working to get all guests to Honolulu as quickly as possible.' Various law enforcement agencies responded to the scene. 'Nothing suspicious was found on the aircraft. All 293 people onboard were evacuated from the aircraft and transported by bus to a safe area,' the Port of San Diego Police said in a statement to The Hill. 'There is no threat to the public or travelers, and operations at San Diego International Airport are normal. Harbor Police continues to investigate and will provide more information when it is available. If anyone has any information regarding the incident, they are encouraged to call the Harbor Police non-emergency line at 619.686.6272.' A flight attendant discovered a note with a bomb threat on the bathroom door on a flight headed to Cincinnati, Ohio, in late April. The flight was halted and all passengers were evacuated. No bomb was found. In September 2021, Florida authorities arrested a woman who falsely claimed that a bomb was on a plane at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. No explosives were discovered. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
20-05-2025
- The Hill
Flight evacuated at San Diego airport after alleged bomb threat
A flight headed to Hawaii was evacuated at San Diego International Airport on Tuesday after an alleged bomb threat was made by an individual on board. 'During pushback from the gate, a guest was overheard making a threat to the safety of our aircraft. 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,' a Hawaiian Airlines spokesperson said in a statement. The plane was slated to fly to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, Hawaii, according to FlightAware. The jet was carrying 283 passengers and 10 crew members on board, according to the airline. 'We appreciate their understanding during this situation and apologize for any concern this may have caused,' the airline said. 'We are working to get all guests to Honolulu as quickly as possible.' Various law enforcement agencies responded to the scene. 'Nothing suspicious was found on the aircraft. All 293 people onboard were evacuated from the aircraft and transported by bus to a safe area,' the Port of San Diego Police said in a statement to The Hill. 'There is no threat to the public or travelers, and operations at San Diego International Airport are normal. Harbor Police continues to investigate and will provide more information when it is available. If anyone has any information regarding the incident, they are encouraged to call the Harbor Police non-emergency line at 619.686.6272.' A flight attendant discovered a note with a bomb threat on the bathroom door on a flight headed to Cincinnati, Ohio, in late April. The flight was halted and all passengers were evacuated. No bomb was found. In September 2021, Florida authorities arrested a woman who falsely claimed that a bomb was on a plane at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. No explosives were discovered.
