Misinterpreted Text Causes Flight to Return to Puerto Rico

An American Airlines flight from San Juan to Dallas had to turn back to Puerto Rico after a passenger raised concerns about a text message they saw on a fellow passenger’s phone. The message simply said “RIP,” which the concerned passenger misinterpreted as a security threat. American Airlines confirmed that the threat was found to be non-credible, and the flight was allowed to continue after the plane was inspected and cleared by law enforcement. The passenger who received the text had recently experienced a family death and the message was meant as a gesture of condolence. American Airlines emphasized that safety and security are their top priorities and apologized for any inconvenience caused to passengers. (Newser)