RIP: American Airlines flight diverted after passenger snoops on seatmate’s condolence message, spreads panic

American Airlines needed to divert a flight after a passenger unfold alarm saying she noticed ‘RIP’ textual content on co-passenger’s telephone.

An American Airlines flight needed to be diverted again to Puerto Rico after a passenger unfold panic that there was a risk to the flight. The passenger noticed a co-passenger’s textual content message that learn ‘RIP’ (Rest In Peace). The lady instructed the crew she had learn the ominous acronym RIP on a fellow passenger’s cell phone and assumed it meant the aircraft was doomed. The crew member on board AA 1847 instantly alerted the cockpit and the pilot started emergency procedures, which stated they need to land on the subsequent alternative.“American Airlines flight 1847, with service from San Juan (SJU) to Dallas Fort Worth (DFW), returned to SJU shortly after departure due to a possible security concern,” a spokesperson for American Airlines instructed media. “The flight landed safely at SJU, and law enforcement inspected and cleared the aircraft to re-depart. Safety and security are our top priorities and we apologize to our customers for the inconvenience,” the assertion added.American Airlines flight 1847 took off from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in Isla Verde. The flight was headed for Dallas however in the end returned to San Juan amid the perceived risk about half-hour after taking off.The passenger who acquired the RIP message misplaced a relative the day earlier than and the message was in reference to the tragedy. “It was a mix-up that was handled in accordance with safety protocols. There was no real threat to the flight or its passengers,” Nelman Nevárez, Aerostar’s director of operations, instructed Primera Hora in an interview translated from Spanish to English.