A United Airlines flight from Denver to Washington was forced to return and evacuate passengers after a reported bomb threat, causing significant delays and emergency response on the tarmac. Flight 2408 reached the runway at 6:15 pm local time but did not take off, instead making a sudden U-turn back to the gate.
Passengers were asked to leave the aircraft amid heightened safety concerns. According to FlightRadar24, the plane remained at Denver International Airport throughout the incident and was expected to depart again only after 10:30 pm.
This incident follows closely on the heels of another United Airlines flight, UA2092, which was diverted from Chicago to Pittsburgh due to a similar bomb scare. That flight, carrying 159 passengers and six crew members, was safely evacuated upon landing via emergency slides.
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Images circulated on social media showed emergency vehicles racing down the runway in response to the threat. The airline confirmed these were the second and consecutive bomb threats reported against their flights in as many days.
Passengers on the grounded Denver flight reported confusion and were prevented from accessing their overhead bins while awaiting updates.
United Airlines has yet to issue an official statement regarding these incidents, but authorities continue to investigate and handle the situation to ensure passenger safety.