Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport was briefly evacuated Friday after a woman reportedly told security she had a bomb, according to law enforcement sources. Officers quickly separated her from her bag, and authorities later issued an all clear.
Security guards overheard the woman make the claim and began clearing the pre-security areas, as first reported by NBC New York. No additional details were immediately available.
Terminal 4 Response And Past Scares
Terminal 4, one of JFK’s busiest international hubs, has seen similar precautionary responses before. In July 2022 a K-9 alert to an unattended bag led to an evacuation and later an all clear, according to CBS New York. These sweeps are typically resolved quickly but can tangle traffic and pickup zones outside the terminal and cause short delays for travelers.
What Travelers Should Know
If you are heading to Terminal 4 or planning an airport pickup, check with your airline for the latest flight status and follow instructions from officers on site. Terminal 4 serves numerous international carriers and has undergone major upgrades and expansions in recent years, per The Points Guy.
Authorities had not released information about any charges or the woman’s identity at the time of reporting. This story will be updated as officials release more information.
