Alaska Airlines flight delayed after passenger threats prompt cockpit lockdown

An Alaska Airlines flight from Miami to Seattle was delayed after two passengers made threats toward flight attendants while the plane was taxiing. Law enforcement responded and conducted a security review, which led to some passengers being removed from the flight.

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