An unusual incident occurred at Ontario International Airport in California: a passenger’s FaceTime conversation about the game Call of Duty was mistaken for a bomb threat. Because of this, the crew reported the suspicious situation to the police, and the plane had to be evacuated.
A passenger on a Frontier Airlines plane waiting for departure overheard another person using the words “bomb” and “explosion” during a conversation. The concerned passenger reported what they heard to the crew.
Following this, law enforcement officers evacuated not only the plane, but also the east wing of the airport’s Terminal 2. Police officers and specialists arrived at the scene to inspect the aircraft for explosives.
During questioning, the detained passenger explained that he was on FaceTime with a friend while playing Call of Duty. According to him, the words about a bomb and an explosion were directly related to the gameplay rather than an actual threat.
A search of the aircraft revealed no explosive devices or suspicious objects. The police did not treat the incident as a crime. Ultimately, all passengers, including the detained man, were allowed to return on board and continue their flight