Authorities give ‘all clear’ after suspicious bag triggers evacuations at Honolulu airport

Passengers have been evacuated from two gates and several baggage claim areas at Honolulu’s airport as authorities investigate a suspicious bag.
Published: Oct. 3, 2022 at 4:19 PM HST|Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 at 7:53 PM HST
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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Authorities have given the “all clear” after a suspicious bag triggered evacuations at two gates and several baggage claim areas at Honolulu’s airport on Monday.

All affected areas at the airport have been reopened, officials said.

Multiple sources told Hawaii News Now that a device inside the bag had wires and other parts.

The state Sheriff’s Department, FBI and HPD bomb squad responded.

The state Transportation Department said baggage claims 22 to 27 were temporarily closed. They’re located in Terminal 2. Also closed were gates F1 and F2.

Passengers are being urged to check with their airlines for the latest flight information.

Authorities are still investigating.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.