Bomb threat diverts flight carrying 177 passengers to Spokane International Airport; one in custody
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Alaska Airlines said one of its flights that was traveling from Atlanta to Seattle ultimately was diverted to Spokane International Airport following a bomb threat.
"There was a security incident this afternoon involving Alaska Airlines Flight 334 from Atlanta to Seattle. A male guest made a direct threat to the safety of our aircraft to one of our flight attendants," Alaska Airlines said in a statement. "Consistent with security procedures, local and federal law enforcement were immediately notified and met the aircraft when it arrived."
Spokane Airport spokesperson Todd Woodard told KREM 2 that Airport Police have one person in custody and other passengers who witnessed someone getting escorted away in handcuffs confirmed the arrest.
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