HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — On Saturday morning, a bomb threat against a Spirit Airlines flight at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) that was heading towards Tampa International Airport (TPA) sparked a police response and airport evacuation.
Ted Kitchens, director of aviation at MHT regional airport, said the airport's communication center received a call about 10:50 a.m. alleging a threat against Spirit Airlines flight 2025 to Tampa.
Spirit Airlines Flight 2025 (MHT-TPA) was searched and cleared by law enforcement following the security incident.
According to MHT, all passengers and luggage were re-screened, and a K-9 unit searched the plane and the terminal building.
Police blocked the airport's entrance, but at about 1:15 p.m., the route was reopened and passengers were permitted to enter.
All airport activities are now back to normal.
MHT and TPA recommend that customers check with their airlines for the most up-to-date flight information.
