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Seattle-bound Alaska Airlines flight briefly locked down after customer disturbance
KOMO • • business
Key Points:
- An Alaska Airlines flight to Seattle was halted at Miami International Airport due to a disturbance involving two passengers, prompting a lockdown while still at the gate.
- The flight crew initiated lockdown protocol after a flight attendant reported suspicious activity and threats from passengers.
- Miami air traffic control audio captured the pilot requesting law enforcement assistance and shutting down the plane's engines.
- All passengers disembarked safely, and the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office found no credible threat after investigation.
- Alaska Airlines temporarily banned the two flagged passengers and rebooked them on another flight.
