A "member of the military" allegedly made a false bomb threat on board a Hawaiian Airlines flight that was preparing to take off from San Diego, police say.

A Hawaiian Airlines flight was evacuated after a U.S Navy servicemember on board made bomb threats, moments before it was set to take off from San Diego International Airport, officials say.

A military serviceman was arrested for a false bomb threat on a Hawaiian Airlines flight at San Diego International Airport, with the plane safely evacuated and no threat found.