Delta flight evacuated at LaGuardia Airport following bomb threat.

A Delta Airlines flight at LaGuardia Airport was evacuated on the runway Tuesday evening following a reported bomb threat. Delta Flight 2313 was scheduled to depart for Minneapolis at approximately 6:30 PM but was instead halted while on the tarmac around 8 PM, according to real-time flight tracking data.

Witnesses onboard, including a talk show host from Fox Minnesota, described the unsettling situation in an Instagram video where they indicated that the plane had moved a short distance down the runway before stopping for about 40 minutes. Passengers were informed of a security issue that necessitated the evacuation, according to reports.

The crew relayed the bomb threat to airport authorities, prompting immediate response protocols. A fellow passenger recounted that they observed an individual being escorted from their seat prior to the evacuation of the entire cabin. The tense atmosphere among passengers was palpable, with expressions of concern about the situation shared on social media.

Following the evacuation, passengers were transported back to the terminal via bus. The flight was subsequently rescheduled for Wednesday morning, successfully landing in Minneapolis around 9 AM. The aircraft was cleared for further use at approximately 10 PM, with no explosives discovered on board and no injuries reported among the passengers or crew.

This incident at LaGuardia Airport was one of several alarming events involving airport security on Tuesday. Earlier that day, another aircraft was evacuated at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport after an anonymous bomb threat was called in, leading to a ground stop that affected all air traffic for over an hour at that busy facility.

Adding to a troubling day for aviation safety, a UPS cargo plane tragically exploded on the runway in Louisville, resulting in the loss of nine lives and injuring 11 others as it attempted to take off.

The series of events across different airports highlights ongoing concerns regarding aviation security and the measures taken to ensure passenger safety during flying operations in the United States. As investigations continue, authorities remain vigilant in preventing threats to air travel.