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Note to self: If playing Call of Duty in an airport, don't say words like 'bomb' lest you want to evacuate an entire plane

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Note to self: If playing Call of Duty in an airport, don't say words like 'bomb' lest you want to evacuate an entire plane

In a recent incident at California's Ontario International Airport, a Frontier Airlines flight was evacuated due to a bomb scare. The situation unfolded when a passenger overheard words like "bomb" and "explosion" while playing Call of Duty with a friend. This led to the evacuation of both the plane and the east wing of Terminal 2.

Security personnel found no explosives or bombs on the aircraft after conducting a thorough check. The individual responsible was later found to be on FaceTime with his buddy while immersed in the game. He was released without charges and the flight continued its journey later that night. While it may be amusing to recount the incident, the reporter acknowledges their own cautionary behavior when discussing video games in public places.

They express empathy for fellow nervous flyers who might have panicked at the thought of such a conversation. The reporter also reflects on their own habits, such as watching friends' Discord streams while out and about, and admits to occasionally causing amusement with their own outlandish statements during gaming sessions. Apologies are extended to any neighbors who may have overheard such moments.

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