Man removed from flight after call to prayer was mistaken for ‘bomb threat’
Al JazeeraEN 1 min read 100% complete March 10, 2026 at 12:26 PM
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On March 10, 2026, a Southwest Airlines flight bound for Florida made an emergency landing in Georgia after a passenger's call to prayer was misinterpreted as a bomb threat. The incident led to the removal of the passenger from the flight. Authorities investigated the situation and determined there was no credible threat. Officials later described the event as a misunderstanding. The flight was able to continue to its destination after the investigation concluded.
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