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Passenger Makes Verbal Bomb Threat on Frontier Flight at Houston Airport

A precautionary security sweep delayed the flight with passengers rebooked later that evening.

Overview

  • A passenger aboard Frontier Flight 1958 reportedly made a verbal bomb threat as the plane prepared to push from the gate at George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
  • Airline staff deplaned passengers and local and federal law enforcement carried out a coordinated security sweep of the aircraft.
  • Authorities found no items of concern during the inspection and law enforcement cleared the plane.
  • The flight was delayed and affected travelers were being accommodated on another Frontier flight later the same evening.
  • Officials say the matter remains under investigation and they have not released identifying details about the passenger or announced whether charges will be filed.