An American Airlines flight bound for Guyana was forced to make an emergency landing in New York City on July 27, 2023, after a passenger called a flight attendant and claimed that there was a bomb on board.

The flight, which was carrying 153 passengers and crew, had been in the air for about two hours when the passenger, identified as Joel Ghansham, made the call. Ghansham, who is from Guyana, was reportedly upset because he had asked a flight attendant for help with his luggage and the flight attendant had refused.

After Ghansham made the bomb threat, the pilot of the plane immediately turned the aircraft around and headed back to New York. The plane landed safely at JFK International Airport, and Ghansham was taken into custody by law enforcement officials.

Ghansham was charged with making a false bomb threat, and he is scheduled to appear in court on August 2, 2023. If convicted, he could face up to five years in prison.

The incident has raised concerns about airline security, and it has also led to calls for stricter penalties for people who make false bomb threats.

In a statement, American Airlines said that the safety of its passengers and crew is its top priority. The airline said that it is cooperating with law enforcement officials in the investigation of the incident.

This is not the first time that a passenger has made a false bomb threat on an American Airlines flight. In 2016, a passenger on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles made a bomb threat, and the plane was diverted to Phoenix. The passenger was arrested and charged with making a false bomb threat.

False bomb threats are a serious matter, and they can have a significant impact on the safety of passengers and crew. If you are ever on a flight and you hear someone making a bomb threat, it is important to report it to a flight attendant immediately