Multiple flights in the United States experienced disruptions due to bomb threats and security incidents during mid-June and early July 2025. On June 14, Alaska Airlines Flight 2123, headed to Walla Walla, was sequestered on a runway at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport after a passenger made a direct threat to a flight attendant and an offhand comment about a bomb. This led to the arrest of one individual, closure of two runways, and delays affecting 68 passengers and four crew members. Subsequently, on July 4, an American Airlines flight was diverted mid-air after a passenger misinterpreted a neighboring passenger's text message containing "RIP" as a threat to the flight. On July 6, an Allegiant Air flight departing from St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport was forced to return after a bomb threat was made during a verbal altercation onboard. One suspect was taken into custody, and no explosives were found. The incident contributed to widespread flight delays across Tampa Bay during the July 4th weekend, compounded by severe weather conditions.