17.07.2026 10:20
A passenger plane in the US made an emergency landing due to a security concern after a Muslim passenger's Ramadan prayer reminder alarm on their phone was misunderstood. The passenger was removed from the plane by police, but an FBI investigation found no security threat, and the airline stated the incident was caused by a misunderstanding.
An incident on Southwest Airlines flight 2094 from Nashville to Fort Lauderdale in the US caused brief panic on the plane.
FLIGHT DIVERTED TO ATLANTA
According to the airline's statement, the cabin crew diverted the plane to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport as a precaution due to a security concern related to a passenger's behavior.
In images shared on social media, passengers were asked to bow their heads and raise their hands, while armed security officers entered the plane and removed a passenger.
ALARM DETERMINED TO BE A RAMADAN PRAYER REMINDER
According to information in the US press, the incident began when an alarm set by a Muslim passenger on their phone for Ramadan prayer times was misinterpreted. After some passengers assessed the situation as a security risk, the flight crew decided to make an emergency landing as a precaution.
FBI: NO CREDIBLE THREAT
After landing in Atlanta, an investigation by the FBI and local security units found no security threat. Officials stated that no charges would be filed against the passenger. Southwest Airlines described the incident as a "misunderstanding" and apologized to the passengers.