Inside the Night Shift: A Bomb Threat That Turns Out to Be a Bummer
Picture this: It’s just past midnight, flight SQ33 is cruising from San Francisco toward Singapore, and the sky suddenly lights up with fighter jets gliding across the horizon. You’d think a VIP is arriving, but the true reason is nothing less than a
bomb threat—and it’s a complete fake.
The Passenger Who Told All the Tales
Meet Veratheape, a social‑media sleuth who was on board the flight when the drama unfolded. “I first thought the jets were for an important person,” she texted, before realizing the real plot twist.
- She shared snaps of the jets, a handcuffed man, and a travel pillow that Singapore Airlines graciously handed out to smooth things over.
- “He yelled at the back of the plane, saying there’s a bomb. Four hours delayed because of him, now he’s in cuffs!” she laughed, pointing out the irony of an empty threat that still threw a meatball dinner to late arrivals.
Defense Forces In The Mix
At the airport, Singapore’s Defense Ministry (Mindef) rolled out the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Explosives Defence Group alongside Airport Police. Their mission: verify whether the alarm was legitimate.
“After a thorough check, we confirmed the threat was false, and the suspect was arrested,” the ministry said. No bombs, no chaos, just a woman in a hallway with a questionable handbag and a security team that was no less than a drama‑reel.
So Who Is the Man and What’s He Doing?
- The police arrested a 37‑year‑old passenger when the plane touched down at Changi about 5:50 am.
- He had allegedly shoved crew members and was subsequently detained under Regulation 8(1) of the United Nations (Anti‑Terrorism Measures) Regulations.
- There’s also a suspicion that he was flaunting controlled drugs, and investigations are ongoing.
What The Airline Did for Fans
Not to leave travelers in the lurch, Singapore Airlines gifted everyone a comfy pillow. “We’re sorry for the delay—take this side‑by‑side comfort”, they posted, underscoring that a tiny gesture can’t compete with the stress of a fake bomb scare.
And the Bottom Line?
What started as a tense midnight showdown turned out to be a laughable misstep—thanks to rule‑based checks and a spare pillow that probably saved the day for everyone on the flight.
