A passenger's gaming callouts sparked alarm aboard a Frontier Airlines flight after fellow travelers overheard references to bombs and explosions.

A gaming session took an unexpected turn at a California airport after a Call of Duty player reportedly caused a plane evacuation by using alarming language during an online match.

The incident happened aboard a Frontier Airlines flight preparing for takeoff at Ontario International Airport. Another passenger reportedly heard someone mentioning a "bomb" and an "explosion" and immediately alerted the flight crew.

The situation prompted an evacuation, while the passenger responsible for the comments was detained for questioning.

Authorities later learned that the passenger had been playing Call of Duty while speaking with a friend over FaceTime. The words that raised concern were apparently gaming callouts used to communicate what was happening during the match.

Although the comments were related to gameplay, hearing references to explosives inside an airplane understandably caused concern among passengers and crew members.

Communication is an important part of multiplayer shooters like Call of Duty, where teamwork and quick callouts can make all the difference. However, an airplane cabin is certainly not the best place for particularly intense gaming conversations.

Fortunately, the situation ended without any dangerous discoveries. Security crews searched the aircraft and confirmed that no bomb or explosive device was found onboard.

The incident serves as a reminder that gaming conversations can easily be misunderstood outside their usual online environments. Words that seem completely ordinary during a competitive match can sound alarming in a public setting, especially somewhere with strict security procedures.

While the passenger may have simply been focused on winning a match, the unexpected evacuation disrupted an entire flight and understandably worried other travelers.

There is no reported information about whether the player eventually returned to the game or how the match ended. For everyone else onboard, however, getting safely back to their travels was likely the only victory that mattered.