The Spokane International Airport in Washington suspended aviation operations following a bomb threat that was made by a passenger onboard a flight en route from Atlanta to Seattle, according to multiple reports.
Alaska Airlines told Fox News Digital the flight was diverted to Spokane “as a precaution” after a male passenger made a “direct threat” onboard Alaska Airlines Flight 334. A ground stop was subsequently issued at the airport, officials said.
“There was a security incident this afternoon involving Alaska Airlines Flight 334 from Atlanta to Seattle. A male guest made a direct threat to the safety of our aircraft to one of our flight attendants,” Alaska Airlines said in a statement. “Consistent with security procedures, local and federal law enforcement were immediately notified and met the aircraft when it arrived.”