A JetBlue flight from Boston, Massachusetts to Florida was searched by FBI agents after a reported bomb threat onboard Saturday afternoon.The reported threat occurred on JetBlue flight 1231 to Vero Beach.According to NewsCenter 5’s Sharman Sacchetti, who was on board the plane, the pilot alerted passengers to a “security issue” shortly after landing and said they weren’t allowed near the gate after landing in Florida.The FBI’s K9 unit began searching bags on board and said they were investigating a reported bomb threat.Passengers were eventually escorted off the plane.In a statement, a JetBlue spokesperson said the plane taxied to a remote area after landing and law enforcement cleared the aircraft.”The safety of our customers and crewmembers is JetBlue’s first priority,” the spokesperson said. “Further questions should be directed to law enforcement.”NewsCenter 5 has reached out to the FBI, and Vero Beach authorities for more information.
VERO BEACH, Fla. —
A JetBlue flight from Boston, Massachusetts to Florida was searched by FBI agents after a reported bomb threat onboard Saturday afternoon.
The reported threat occurred on JetBlue flight 1231 to Vero Beach.
According to NewsCenter 5’s Sharman Sacchetti, who was on board the plane, the pilot alerted passengers to a “security issue” shortly after landing and said they weren’t allowed near the gate after landing in Florida.
The FBI’s K9 unit began searching bags on board and said they were investigating a reported bomb threat.
Passengers were eventually escorted off the plane.
In a statement, a JetBlue spokesperson said the plane taxied to a remote area after landing and law enforcement cleared the aircraft.
“The safety of our customers and crewmembers is JetBlue’s first priority,” the spokesperson said. “Further questions should be directed to law enforcement.”
NewsCenter 5 has reached out to the FBI, and Vero Beach authorities for more information.