Palmetto man removed from flight at TPA after causing security threat

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)— A Palmetto man was removed from an American Airlines flight at Tampa International Airport after making a comment that was considered a security threat.

According to TPA, the Airport Operations Center received notification from the flight crew on American Airlines flight 3203 around 7:13 p.m. that was taxing for departure to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

The flight crew reported that a male passenger made a comment to another passenger that was taken as a security threat to the aircraft…

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