dailyloe.com – A Frontier Airlines flight was diverted at Atlanta’s airport after a passenger made a bomb threat. The incident occurred on flight 2539 from Columbus, Ohio. It happened while the Airbus A320 was taxiing after landing.
Law enforcement directed the aircraft to a remote parking location. All passengers were safely evacuated using airstairs. They were then transported by bus to the terminal building.
Air traffic control audio captured the pilot’s report. The passenger also threatened to kill a woman seated nearby. The pilot explicitly relayed the bomb threat to the tower.
Atlanta Police investigated the incident as an unruly passenger case. They did not initially treat it as a hijacking attempt. The FBI has now taken the lead in the investigation.
Officials later determined the threat was not credible. No injuries were reported during the entire event. Authorities confirmed there was no ongoing danger to the public.
The Airbus A320 involved was a Frontier Airlines aircraft. Hartsfield-Jackson is one of the world’s busiest airports. Such security incidents cause significant operational disruptions.
Frontier Airlines has not released an additional statement. The investigation into the passenger’s motives continues. The incident highlights airport security protocols for inflight threats.[]
Source: 11Alive.com
