Bomb Scare on Flight 2539

A Frontier Airlines flight from Columbus, Ohio, was evacuated at Atlanta’s airport on Sunday after a passenger made a bomb threat. The threat, which was later deemed non-credible, prompted a law enforcement response and the plane was redirected to a remote location.

Passengers Removed from Plane

Passengers deplaned using airstairs and were bused to the terminal. It’s unclear what sparked the threat, but the FBI is now taking the lead in the investigation. The FBI says there’s no continuing threat, but they’re still interviewing passengers and crew to figure out what happened.

Investigation Underway

The FBI won’t say if anyone’s been arrested, but they’ll consult with the U.S. Attorney’s Office to determine if federal charges will be filed. This isn’t the first time a security incident has rattled US airports, and it’s got people on edge. Don’t expect any answers anytime soon, though – this is a developing story.