Fort Lauderdale, FL – A commercial flight bound for Fort Lauderdale was diverted midair after a reported security concern prompted the crew to land the aircraft in Atlanta.
Southwest Airlines Flight 2094 departed from Nashville on the evening of March 6th and was scheduled to arrive at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
While the aircraft was in flight, the crew reported a possible security issue involving a passenger.
As a precaution, the pilots diverted the flight to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
The plane landed safely in Atlanta at approximately 9 p.m. local time, where law enforcement officers were waiting on the ground.
Authorities boarded the aircraft shortly after it arrived and removed a passenger believed to be connected to the reported concern.
Video recorded by passengers inside the cabin showed travelers holding their hands in the air while the aircraft was preparing to land.
Passengers were instructed to keep their hands visible until the situation could be addressed by authorities once the plane reached the airport.
Police and federal authorities responded to the aircraft after it landed. Investigators questioned the passenger involved in the incident while officers inspected the aircraft and surrounding area as part of the security response.
Authorities later determined the situation was related to a misunderstanding involving a passenger’s behavior during the flight.
According to officials, investigators concluded there was no credible threat to the aircraft or passengers.
No injuries were reported during the incident. After the investigation was completed, passengers were eventually able to continue their travel to South Florida on another aircraft.
Southwest Airlines said the diversion was carried out as a safety precaution.