A United Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing after a passenger claimed his wife had a bomb in her luggage.

A flight from Dallas to Chicago's O'Hare International Airport made an emergency landing in Missouri after a passenger alerted the crew to a suspected bomb, causing panic.


It is reported that emergency services and a bomb squad responded to the scene and all passengers were safely evacuated and their luggage was inspected.

However, no bomb was found, with reports suggesting it was a false claim.

The passenger was detained for questioning and faces charges. /Telegraph/