Passengers on the Southwest Airlines flight were frightened due to a security threat

Passengers on a recent Southwest Airlines flight experienced a frightening moment when the plane was forced to change its route mid-flight. Flight 2094, which had departed from Nashville and was headed to Fort Lauderdale, unexpectedly landed at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta after officials reported a potential security threat involving one of the passengers.

Videos recorded by travelers quickly spread on social media, showing passengers being asked to raise their hands and lower their heads while authorities boarded the plane and escorted the suspect off. The situation prompted an investigation by law enforcement, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Below, you can learn more about the reasons for the flight’s route change from Nashville and whether there was a bomb threat