American Airlines Flight Diverts After Passenger Misreads 'RIP' Text
TL;DR
An American Airlines flight from San Juan to Dallas was forced to return to the airport after a passenger misinterpreted a text message as a threat, leading to a thorough security inspection. The message was actually a condolence note related to a recent family death, and no threat was found. The flight was delayed by about three and a half hours, but ultimately cleared to fly, with airline and security authorities emphasizing safety protocols.
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