An unattended bag at Baltimore-Washington Thurgood Marshall International Airport (BWI) sparked a significant law enforcement response on a particularly busy travel day. Fortunately, airport officials confirmed there was no actual threat and regular operations resumed following an investigation.
Details of the Incident
The security scare occurred near the security checkpoints of Terminals D and E. As a result of the police activity, passenger screenings were paused, the terminal roadway was closed, and light rail access was suspended.
Travel Disruptions at BWI
Travelers faced additional challenges due to inclement weather, which contributed to flight delays and cancellations. On the same day, over 150 flights were delayed and nearly 100 flights were canceled, according to FlightAware.
Traveler Reactions
- Zack Feltz expressed frustration after his flight to a Ravens game was canceled.
- Randi Burgey found herself in a difficult situation. She was already on a plane when her connecting flight was canceled.
Burgey attempted to deplane to talk to a ticket agent but was told she would have to wait until reaching Baltimore. She now faces a lengthy wait until Monday.
Summary
The combination of an unattended bag incident and severe weather led to a challenging day for travelers at BWI Airport. While the security threat was resolved quickly with no danger, the operational disruptions were felt throughout the airport.
