Bomb threat by passenger forces United Airlines emergency landing

Nov 16, 2025 at 01:36 PM CST

A bomb threat on a United Airlines flight from Dallas to Chicago forced an emergency landing in St. Louis on Sunday. — Image credit: Gary Hershorn/Contributor via Getty Images

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Summary

Flight diversion

United Airlines flight 380, traveling from Dallas to Chicago, was diverted to St. Louis on Sunday after a passenger reported a bomb threat.

Emergency response

Police dogs were used to clear the plane following the threat. Law enforcement was involved in the operation, and one passenger was arrested.

Passenger details

The Boeing 737-700 was carrying 119 passengers and five crew members at the time of the incident.

A bomb threat on a flight from Dallas to Chicago forced an emergency landing in St. Louis on Sunday. United Airlines flight 380 diverted to St. Louis after a passenger reported a bomb threat.

According to the local Fox affiliate, police dogs were used to clear the plane. One passenger was arrested.

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United Airlines told Straight Arrow News the flight was diverted to address a potential safety concern. Law enforcement cleared the plane. The flight will continue on to Chicago Sunday afternoon.

The Boeing 737-700 was carrying 119 passengers and five crew members.

Straight Arrow News has reached out to multiple agencies for more information. This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available.

Diane Duenez

Diane Duenez is the weekend managing editor at Straight Arrow. With over 30 years of experience in journalism, Diane has done just about it all. Her accolades include two Emmy awards, Missouri Broadcaster awards, a national NPPA award and the prestigious National Edward R. Murrow award.