A total of 179 people had to be evacuated this Sunday from an American Airlines flight from Texas to Albuquerque, New Mexico, due to a security threat, they reported authorities.
All persons on board the flight 928 from Dallas-Fort Worth were removed from the plane in the morning hours at Albuquerque International Sunport and transferred by bus to the terminal, according to airport officials, who clarified that no injuries were reported, reported the Associated Press.
“The flight 928 of American Airlines from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Albuquerque (ABQ) was met by ABQ police due to a security issue. The plane landed safely and without incident, and customers exited the plane using the stairs before being transferred by bus to the terminal,” said an airline spokesperson.
FBI officials in Albuquerque did not disclose the nature of the described security threat. However, they specified that the incident was being investigated and no information will be available at the moment.
“Safety and protection are our main priorities, and we thank our clients for their cooperation and the members of our team for their professionalism. For more information, contact the FBI,” the American Airlines spokesperson added.
Furthermore, in a statement to WFAA, American Airlines said the threat was later deemed “not credible.”
American Airlines passengers departing the airports were expected to experience flight delays while the investigation continues, they noted. the functionaries.