Overview

• American Airlines Flight 1847 diverted back to San Juan's Isla Verde airport shortly after takeoff due to a reported security concern.
• A passenger misread a nearby traveler’s incoming 'RIP' text as a bomb threat and alerted a flight attendant.
• Puerto Rico’s Office of Explosive and Public Safety and local law enforcement inspected the aircraft and found no credible threat.
• The aircraft was cleared to resume its journey later that day and safely landed in Dallas/Fort Worth.
• American Airlines apologized for the inconvenience and stressed that passenger safety and security are its top priorities.