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CBS News
5 days ago
- CBS News
Intoxicated woman escorted off plane at Dallas Love Field Airport said there was a bomb in her bag, affidavit reveals
A woman who was arrested at Dallas Love Field Airport earlier this week was intoxicated and told police there was a bomb in her bag, according to an arrest affidavit. The Dallas Police Department's Love Field Unit got the call about the threat around 5:45 p.m. Tuesday. The woman, Rebecca Phillips, was on a flight from Dallas to Orlando. The affidavit said Phillips, 67, was escorted off the flight due to her intoxicated state. While being escorted off, Phillips said she needed to get her bag off the plane. Officers told Phillips that she needed to pick up her bag once she got to her location and Phillips said that was illegal. Phillips then said, "Well, there's a bomb in it, how about that? Can you take it off now?" Dallas police deboarded the plane and crew, escorting them to a safe area in the terminal. Phillips was taken to a secure area during the incident. Police also evacuated Gate 10, Cool River Cafe, AV8 Bar and the side of the lobby adjacent to the gate. Flights at Gate 8 and 12 were diverted. The flight was delayed for two to three hours. Phillips' bag was released after it went through an X-ray machine and a thorough search and was cleared. Phillips was arrested. As of Thursday morning, Phillips is still in the Dallas County Jail. She was charged with terroristic threat, a third-degree felony, and is being held on a $2,500 bond. No injuries were reported from the incident.
CBS News
02-07-2025
- CBS News
Another record-breaking Fourth of July travel week expected, AAA Texas says
It is expected to be another record-breaking Fourth of July travel season, with 5.7 million Texans predicted to get out of town. Wednesday is supposed to be one of the busiest days of the holiday period and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is preparing for a massive influx of fliers. According to AAA Texas, the increased traffic is part of the post-pandemic bounce back and people wanting to spend money on vacations. AAA predicts about 369,000 more Texans will travel 50 miles or more over this Fourth of July holiday compared to last year and more than half a million more than in 2019. With the holiday falling on a Friday, many people are planning extended weekends or even full-week vacations with family and friends. AAA said that more than half a million Texans will fly this year, more than any other year so far. Nationwide, the company is predicting more than 5.8 million fliers around the holiday. "Remember, you have to have your real ID, just to get through security, or a valid passport," according to Daniel Armbruster with AAA Texas. "Get to the airport early, two to three hours ahead of time, depending on if you're traveling domestic or international." Meanwhile, for travelers flying out of Love Field Airport, it is expecting about 265,000 fliers between Wednesday and next Tuesday, with tomorrow being the busiest day. If you are staying in town, here's a list of fireworks shows happening around DFW.
