New Delhi, April 26 -- A bomb threat at Florida airport prompted authorities to undertake immediate security measures and evacuate Allegiant Airways Flight 2006 around 4:30 pm local time. St Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport in Florida is currently closed as per nasstatus.faa.gov website.

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a statement today, informing about the airport closure which has caused delay of several flights arriving and departing from the airport. In a post on X, FAA stated, "Passengers on board Allegiant Airways Flight 2006 safely deplaned on the taxiway at St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport in Florida around 4:30 pm local time, because of a security threat. The airport is closed while police ...