Archive · 17 Nov 2025
United Flight Diverted After Bomb Threat Claim
A man on a United Airlines flight from Dallas to Chicago said his wife had a bomb in her bag.
The plane landed in St. Louis for safety, and police checked the plane.
They didn't find a bomb, so the man was arrested, and the flight continued to Chicago.
A United Airlines flight from Dallas to Chicago was diverted to St. Louis due to a bomb threat.
The threat was made by a passenger who claimed his wife had a bomb in her luggage.
Law enforcement searched the Boeing 737-700 aircraft after passengers and crew deplaned.
The aircraft was cleared by authorities, and the passenger who made the claim was reportedly arrested.
The flight later resumed its journey to Chicago after the security check.
- Who
- A passenger on United Airlines Flight 380 and law enforcement.
- What
- A Chicago-bound United Airlines flight was diverted due to a bomb threat made by a passenger.
- When
- Sunday, around 8:39 am local time
- Where
- United Airlines Flight 380, diverted to St. Louis Lambert International Airport, Missouri.
- Why
- A passenger allegedly claimed his wife had a bomb in her luggage.
Law Enforcement and United Airlines
Passenger Accused of Bomb Threat
Nature of the Threat
Law Enforcement and United Airlines
Authorities and the airline treated the claim seriously, leading to an emergency landing and investigation.
Passenger Accused of Bomb Threat
A male passenger allegedly claimed his wife had a bomb in her luggage.
Passenger's Status
Law Enforcement and United Airlines
Law enforcement searched and cleared the aircraft, and the flight was able to continue to Chicago.
Passenger Accused of Bomb Threat
The passenger who made the claim was reportedly arrested.
- Airline
- United Airlines
- Flight Number
- 380
- Aircraft Type
- Boeing 737-700
- Origin
- Dallas
- Destination
- Chicago
- Diversion Airport
- St. Louis Lambert International Airport, Missouri
- Passengers
- 119
- Crew
- 5
