Passenger's Misinterpretation Triggers Mid-Air Bomb Scare, Diverts American Airlines Flight

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An American flight from San Juan to Dallas was diverted back to San Juan after a passenger misinterpreted a text message saying 'RIP' as a bomb threat, prompting a safety response that was ultimately unnecessary, highlighting issues with over-cautious airline protocols and passenger behavior.
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