Press Release: Hawaiian Airlines Flight Threat Leads to Security Response
San Diego, CA — Hawaiian Airlines Flight 15, scheduled to fly from San Diego to Honolulu, was halted shortly before its 8:28 a.m. departure Tuesday after a passenger allegedly made a bomb threat. The threat raised immediate alarm, prompting the plane’s captain to taxi the Airbus A330 to a safe location on the tarmac.
In a statement issued to the Star-Advertiser, Hawaiian Airlines confirmed, “A guest was overheard making a threat to the safety of our aircraft.” Local and federal law enforcement quickly responded to the scene, safely deplaning all 283 passengers and 10 crew members.
The FBI is currently investigating the incident. "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," said a representative from the FBI’s San Diego Field Office. They encouraged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities.
At around 11 a.m., multiple emergency vehicles were observed on the tarmac, including patrol cars and unmarked SUVs. Following a thorough security assessment, the aircraft was cleared for reboarding. Hawaiian Airlines announced that Flight 15 successfully departed for Honolulu at approximately 2:15 p.m., five hours behind schedule.
Hawaiian Airlines expressed gratitude to passengers for their understanding and to the flight crew for their professionalism during the incident. They assured travelers that efforts were being made to transport them to their destination promptly.
This incident underscores the importance of vigilance and the swift actions taken by airline staff and law enforcement to ensure passenger safety.
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