Flights at Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA) have been halted following a bomb threat targeting a United Airlines flight stationed on a remote section of the airfield. Emergency personnel are on-site evaluating the situation. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has imposed a full ground stop until 1:30 PM, diverting incoming flights to nearby airports and causing widespread travel disruptions. Recent days have seen increased flight cancellations and delays due to air traffic controller walkouts linked to the ongoing government shutdown.
Bomb Threat Forces Grounding of Flights at Washington Reagan National Airport