A SUSPECT is in custody after a possible security threat at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Saturday.
Passengers were hit with delays after a ground stop, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
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One person was taken into custody as passengers were taken off the plane and sent back to the terminal for additional security screening.
All flights to SEA Airport were also ordered to be held at their origin, according to a report from FlightAware.
“There was a security incident this afternoon involving Alaska Airlines Flight 2123 operated by Horizon Air from Seattle to Walla Walla, Washington. During taxi to the runway, a guest made a direct threat to the safety of the aircraft to one of our flight attendants,” said Alaska Airlines in a statement.
“Our crew members followed their procedures and secured the aircraft on a runway away from the airport…We are grateful for the professionalism and care of our crew throughout this incident and appreciate our guests’ patience and understanding.”
The FAA said there are “gate hold and taxi delays between 16 minutes and 30 minutes in length and increasing.”
Travelers are being warned to check with their airline for flight status.
“The Port of Seattle Police and Fire Departments are investigating a situation involving an aircraft on 16R/34L runway,” read a post from the airport’s Facebook page.
Another post confirmed that the suspect was in custody and that the center runway has been reopened.
“Investigation with aircraft continues with 16R still closed. Track your flight with your airline.”
As of 1:00 pm, flights that were supposed to arrive at SEA were either circling or being diverted to other airports.
The U.S. Sun has reached out to the FAA and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for comment.
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