Bomb panic on the plane! Passenger who said there was a bomb on them is in custody

A passenger aboard a flight bound for New Orleans, Louisiana, was taken into custody after claiming to have a bomb, prompting a security scare on the aircraft. The flight had departed for the U.S. city when the passenger made the declaration, according to reports. Authorities detained the individual, though the article did not specify the airline, flight number, or whether the plane was diverted or delayed. The incident underscores the heightened security protocols triggered whenever a bomb threat is made mid-flight. What to watch next: official confirmation of any explosive found, the passenger's identity and charges, and whether the flight resumed or was rescheduled.