US EditionAmerican Airlines Flight Headed to Dallas Diverted After Passenger Misinterprets Text
- American Airlines flight 1847 departed San Juan on July 3, 2025, but returned shortly after takeoff due to a perceived security concern.
- The return occurred after a passenger misinterpreted a nearby traveler's text message containing 'RIP' and reported it as a threat.
- The text was linked to a relative’s death the day before, and authorities investigated, found no credible threat, and cleared the aircraft after inspection.
- The flight, carrying 193 passengers, landed safely at San Juan, and Aerostar operations director Nelman Nevárez said, 'There was no real threat to the flight or its passengers.'
- The plane departed again around 10 a.m., and American Airlines apologized for the inconvenience while emphasizing safety as the top priority.
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The Lawton ConstitutionAmerican Airlines flight headed to Dallas diverted after passenger misinterprets text
A misinterpreted text message caused a flight headed to Dallas to turn around.
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