RESERVE TOWNSHIP, Pa. — (WPXI) – There was no bomb threat made onboard a Spirit Airlines plane at Pittsburgh International Airport Thursday. Allegheny County police said they were requested to investigate a “security issue” onboard a Spirit flight that was scheduled to depart PIT for Tampa. The issue was reported to be a bomb threat. County police determined no threat was made and the situation was deemed not criminal in nature. Spokesperson for the Allegheny County Airport Authority Bob Kerlik said no injuries were reported and airport operations are unaffected. The FBI released the following statement: “The FBI and our law enforcement partners responded to a reported bomb threat onboard an aircraft at Pittsburgh International Airport. After a thorough investigation, it was determined to not be a credible threat. The FBI and our partners encourage the public to remain vigilant as they travel this time of year. Please report any suspicious activity to law enforcement by calling 911, reporting to your flight crew, or contacting the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or online at tips.fbi.gov.”
No Bomb Threat Onboard Plane At Pittsburgh Airport
December 12, 2024 4:55 am