An unusual incident occurred when an American Airlines flight experienced an unexpected delay in Texas due to a peculiar situation.

The delay, lasting nearly five hours, was caused by a passenger’s peculiar decision to name a Wi-Fi hotspot in a troubling manner, impacting every traveler on board.

Flight 286, which was bound for Charlotte, North Carolina, was compelled to turn back to the gate. This was after it was discovered that a passenger had named their personal hotspot ‘There is a bomb on this flight,’ as reported by sources.

Understandably, the passengers were left in confusion and frustration, unaware of the true reason behind the abrupt halt. Initially, the pilot described the delay as an issue of an administrative nature, leaving everyone in the dark.

According to ABC News, the suspiciously named hotspot led to heightened security measures, prompting the ground crew to adhere strictly to protocol, ensuring no real threat was present.

Eventually, the pilot addressed the passengers, explaining how a surprisingly named hotspot led to numerous delays. Law enforcement boarded the plane and tried to uncover the prankster by asking the passengers directly. Since there were no confessions, everyone was asked to leave the airplane for a thorough security screening.