FORT WORTH- American Airlines (AA) flight 2484, which was meant to travel from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to New York LaGuardia (LGA), faced delays on Wednesday due to a reported security threat onboard. The Boeing 737-800 involved was kept on the tarmac while law enforcement conducted an investigation.
This incident triggered a partial ground stop at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, prompting a swift response from multiple airport police units. Passengers were evacuated from the aircraft, interrogated, and subsequently cleared before the flight could proceed.
On May 15, 2025, around noon, Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) implemented a temporary ground halt due to safety concerns regarding American Airlines (AA) flight 2484, which was en route to New York LaGuardia (LGA).
As reported by View From the Wing, the aircraft was isolated away from terminal facilities and secured by airport police and emergency responders.
The situation arose due to a passenger reporting overhearing a conversation about a bomb, necessitating immediate actions from the authorities.
Airport police boarded the plane, evacuating all 180 passengers, who were safely transported by bus to a secure area for safety protocol adherence.
Officers conducted interviews with passengers to ascertain if any had made or overheard threatening comments.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) oversaw the brief ground stop that temporarily impaired operations at DFW, recognized as the second-busiest airport in the U.S. This swift response highlights the industry’s commitment to non-negotiable safety standards.
As a precautionary measure, a certified K9 unit assisted in a thorough inspection of the aircraft, confirming no credible threat existed.
By 2:00 PM, security checks concluded, and passengers were relocated to Terminal A by 2:30 PM. Although the flight faced delays, it was cleared for departure and eventually left around 4:30 PM.
This incident resulted in significant ripple effects, making DFW the airport with the most delays in the U.S. that day, according to FlightAware data.
Safety Protocols
American Airlines (AA) released a statement acknowledging the incident: “A potential security incident was reported onboard flight 2484 prior to departure at DFW. Law enforcement responded, inspected the aircraft, and cleared it to depart to LGA.”
They reiterated their commitment to safety and security, thanking law enforcement for their professionalism throughout the ordeal.
In related news, a similar security scare recently occurred at Auckland Airport (AKL) which led to the cancellation of Air New Zealand (NZ) flight NZ677 bound for Dunedin (DUD).
This episode was ignited by a bomb threat call, prompting a decisive evacuation and quick response from security teams.
The flight, scheduled for a 5:40 PM departure on an Airbus A320, was ordered back to the gate following the reported threat. Passengers were initially kept onboard and then evacuated row by row to maintain organization while police conducted thorough searches.
No explosives were found, but the response caused significant disruption to airport operations for hours. Passengers were temporarily relocated to secure areas while investigations were underway, leading to some stress due to minimal communication and long delays experienced.
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Based on an article from aviationa2z.com: https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2025/05/16/american-airlines-flight-at-dallas-delayed-over-security-threat/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=american-airlines-flight-at-dallas-delayed-over-security-threat
