November 5, 2025

A tense Tuesday, November 4, 2025, unfolded at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, one of the busiest airports in America. Suddenly, all flights stopped! Why? Because of a bomb threat aimed at a United Airlines flight flying from Houston, Texas, to Washington, D.C., announced U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on X. The flight involved was a Boeing 737 with 89 passengers and six crew members. To keep everyone safe, they were calmly taken off the plane and bused to the terminal. Meanwhile, the plane was moved to a quiet, separated area away from others. The FBI’s National Capital Response Squad quickly arrived to check the situation. Their search found no hazardous materials — phew! But the threat started a serious investigation by law enforcement, keeping the airspace locked down. Due to the halt, flights were stuck in delays. The Federal Aviation Administration reported that average delays for departing flights outside the airport reached 51 minutes. Some unlucky travelers faced waits over 2 hours! Airport action resumed at about 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time, with Secretary Duffy praising law enforcement for their speedy and professional response. This event happened during a tough time for the US skies. As the government faces a shutdown stretching into its second month, unpaid air traffic controllers add stress to already busy airports. Flight delays across the country have been rising, and this tense bomb threat didn’t help. Passengers at Ronald Reagan National Airport got a nerve-wracking day but thankfully walked away safe. The FBI continues to dig into the threat, hoping to bring the mysterious danger to light.

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