All articles tagged with #unattended bag
An unattended bag at BWI Airport caused a security scare and temporary shutdowns, but no threat was found, and operations resumed. The day was also marked by significant flight delays and cancellations due to weather, frustrating travelers.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport experienced a brief closure of Checkpoint C due to an unattended bag, causing traffic delays around the airport. The closure did not impact flights, and operations returned to normal after the bag was deemed non-threatening.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport's Terminal 1 was briefly evacuated and the road temporarily closed due to an unattended bag on the departures floor. The Broward Sheriff's Office bomb squad investigated and reopened the terminal about an hour later. Flights were impacted as the passenger security check was temporarily closed, but operations returned to normal after the evacuation. Terminal 1 is used by several airlines and has a U.S. Customs presence.
San Francisco International Airport's Terminal 2 was evacuated for over 90 minutes after an unattended bag was found in the food court area. The D Gate area was cleared as a precaution, and the issue was resolved by 2:30 p.m. The bag was later identified as unclaimed, and the airport is working with the police to determine its owner.
San Francisco Airport was evacuated due to an unattended item in the Terminal 2 food court and a family bypassing security by entering through the exit. Angry passengers reported police swarming the area with planes being moved and people being forced away from the building. Emergency services were on the scene, and pictures were posted on social media. The airport has not revealed any more than their initial tweet, and worried flyers are waiting to hear what will happen.
Terminal 1 at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport was partially evacuated after an unattended bag was found in the baggage claim area. The Broward Sheriff's Office investigated and cleared the terminal about two and a half hours later. The entrance to the airport from Perimeter Road was blocked off and expected to reopen later Tuesday night. Departing flights were delayed by about 40 minutes.