Diverted Southwest Passengers Hold Hands Up Amid Threat Investigation

A Southwest flight from Nashville to Fort Lauderdale was diverted to Atlanta, Georgia, on March 6, as authorities investigated a potential threat. Videos filmed by the Porter family show police vehicles surrounding the plane and passengers holding their hands above the seats before everyone was instructed to deplane. Reports citing air traffic control audio said passengers and flight attendants flagged a suspicious passenger. Atlanta police and the FBI investigated and found “no credible threat,” and no charges were filed, reports said.