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Bomb Threat Grounds Flights at Philadelphia Airport Before FAA Clears Alert
Flights at Philadelphia International Airport were halted briefly on Friday after authorities received a bomb threat involving an aircraft, according to the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The alert marked yet another in a growing series of airport-related threats across the United States this month, all of which were later found to be false alarms.
The FAA issued an immediate ground stop shortly after 7 p.m. local time (0000 GMT), suspending incoming flights while security officials responded. Within about 30 minutes, the FAA confirmed that the threat had been investigated, cleared, and normal airport operations were restored.
A spokesperson for the Philadelphia Police Department said the temporary halt was triggered by a “situation requiring police assistance aboard a plane.” The aircraft involved was inspected and subsequently cleared for departure.
Part of a Pattern of Recent US Airport Threats
This incident follows a string of similar threats reported at major US airports earlier in November. Operations at Reagan Washington National Airport were paused after a bomb threat targeting a United Airlines flight, though the FBI later confirmed there was no danger.
On the same day, a Delta aircraft at New York’s LaGuardia Airport was evacuated before takeoff after a bomb threat report, which was also resolved without any credible risk.
While all recent alerts have turned out to be non-credible, the rise in such threats has heightened security vigilance across US aviation hubs.
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Published: Nov 29, 2025
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