Southwest Flight Diverts Over Passenger Security Scare
March 10, 2026·4 days ago·via People.com
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A Southwest Airlines flight from Nashville to Fort Lauderdale makes a sudden diversion to Atlanta Friday night after passengers report a possible security issue with one unruly traveler. Turns out, it was just a big misunderstanding - the passenger had set a phone timer for Ramadan prayer time, which got mistaken for a threat amid heightened Middle East tensions. Read more about this...
