MANCHESTER, New Hampshire — A Spirit Airlines flight headed for Florida was searched and cleared by law enforcement after a reported security threat at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport on Saturday, according to airport and police officials.
No injuries were reported.
At about 10:50 a.m. Saturday, the airport communications center received a call indicating a threat against Spirit Airlines flight 2025, flying from Manchester to Tampa, the airport said in a statement.
Passengers were removed from the airplane, and all passengers and bags were re-screened as a K9 unit searched the airplane and the terminal building, per airport protocol, the statement said.
Our team and law enforcement partners have completed a cautionary security sweep of the Airport. Roads are now opened, and passengers are being rescreened. Please check with your airline for flight info.
— Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (@flymanchester) February 11, 2023
“All airport roads have since reopened but we do ask that all passengers please check with the airlines for any interruptions for your flights,” the statement said.
The incident drew local, state and federal investigators to the busy airport on Saturday, New Hampshire Department of Safety officials said.
“The New Hampshire Department of Safety is continuing to monitor a reported security threat at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport. This morning, resources from the Division of State Police, including the Bomb Squad, responded to assist. The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is also actively monitoring the ongoing situation,” the department said in a statement shortly after 1:30 p.m. Saturday.
“The safety of New Hampshire residents and visitors is always the Department’s first priority. Anyone who sees something suspicious should immediately contact local law enforcement or 9-1-1,” the statement said.
An incident occurred this morning around 11 a.m. at MHT. This incident is under investigation, and we will provide more information as it becomes available. Please check with your airlines for up-to-date flight information.
— Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (@flymanchester) February 11, 2023
“Our team and law enforcement partners have completed a cautionary security sweep of the Airport. Roads are now opened, and passengers are being rescreened. Please check with your airline for flight info,” Manchester-Boston Regional Airport said in a tweet.
Passengers should follow Manchester-Boston Regional Airport on Twitter for updates on flights.
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