{"id":182208,"date":"2026-03-07T16:32:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-07T16:32:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/182208\/"},"modified":"2026-03-07T16:32:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T16:32:09","slug":"no-credible-threat-after-southwest-flight-diverted-to-atlanta-fbi-wsb-tv-channel-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/182208\/","title":{"rendered":"No credible threat after Southwest flight diverted to Atlanta: FBI \u2013 WSB-TV Channel 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

ATLANTA \u2014 A Southwest Airlines flight diverted to Atlanta Friday night over<\/a> a possible security concern, but investigators later determined there was no credible threat, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.<\/p>\n

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Southwest Flight 2094, which was traveling from Nashville to Fort Lauderdale, landed safely at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport just after 9 p.m., according to flight tracking site FlightAware.<\/p>\n

Authorities said the plane diverted so crews could respond to a \u2018possible security matter\u2019<\/a> involving a passenger.<\/p>\n

Once the plane landed, Atlanta police removed the passenger from the plane.<\/p>\n

According to the FBI, its agents and the Atlanta Police Department interviewed the person and later determined there was no credible threat. <\/p>\n

Officials also said no charges will be filed.<\/p>\n

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In a statement, Southwest Airlines said the flight landed safely and thanked the crew for their professionalism.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe appreciate the professionalism of our flight crew and apologize to our customers for the delay,\u201d a Southwest spokesperson said.<\/p>\n

According to FlightAware, the plane was expected to depart Atlanta for Fort Lauderdale shortly after 11 p.m.<\/p>\n

Southwest said the safety of its passengers and employees remains its top priority.<\/p>\n

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