Bomb Threats Cause Brief Flight Groundings at Major U.S. Airports

Flights were temporarily halted at Philadelphia International Airport due to a bomb threat, which was resolved without incident. Similar threats occurred at other U.S. airports, including Reagan Washington National and LaGuardia International, leading to brief interruptions but no found hazards.

Flights to Philadelphia International Airport faced temporary disruptions on Friday evening following a bomb threat, which was resolved without incident, officials confirmed.

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration issued a brief ground stop, halting operations for about 30 minutes while local police assisted in resolving the threat aboard a plane.

Similar threats were reported earlier this month at other U.S. airports, including Reagan Washington National and LaGuardia International, which saw brief halts in operations but no dangerous materials were discovered.

(With inputs from agencies.)