Part of Fort Lauderdale Airport had been evacuated Saturday morning and passengers were asked to deplane amid “bomb threats” that triggered a “security investigation.
Terminals 2 and 3 were subject to the evacuation order as officials dealt with major traffic issues at the heavily frequented airport.
“UPDATE: Travel Alert: A security investigation is impacting traffic along the upper-level roadway of FLL at Terminals 2& 3,” the airport tweeted at 10 a.m.
“Areas of T2& T3 have been evacuated as a precaution. If you’re at FLL or are headed here, we ask for your patience as we work to resolve the matter.”
Flights involved included Delta Airlines, American Airlines, Jet Blue, and Spirit.
Passengers waiting outside the airport reported spotting police cruisers, ambulances, and K-9 units.
