The Federal Aviation Administration temporarily stopped all plane traffic at Reagan National Airport Tuesday afternoon after a reported threat against a United Airlines flight that departed from Houston earlier in the day, according to Reuters.
All passengers were safely taken off the plane, and the aircraft has been moved away from the terminal while investigators conduct a thorough search.
A person briefed on the situation told Reuters the investigation is being handled out of an “abundance of caution.”
United Airlines referred all questions to the FBI.
Flights have since begun departing again, but delays are possible as authorities continue their investigation.
KPRC 2 is monitoring this developing story and will update as more information becomes available.
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