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Birmingham Airport (BHX) temporarily suspended operations yesterday after an Aer Lingus flight made an emergency landing and declared that a suspicious device had been found on the flight. After the emergency landing, it was found to not be a threat.
#EAG47S from Birmingham (BHX) to Belfast (BHD) is squawking 7700 after departure, likely to return to Birmingham.https://t.co/joPjZNAp03
More info on squawking 7700 here. https://t.co/CRoOOMhDKB pic.twitter.com/DBXThp9BlH
— Flightradar24 (@flightradar24) April 16, 2024
Aer Lingus flight EI 3647 was forced to return to Birmingham Airport (BHX) shortly after it took off for Belfast International Airport (BFS). Footage on social media showed multiple emergency vehicles meeting the aircraft, including specialist officers and a dog unit who declared the found item to not be a threat.
An Aer Lingus spokesperson said:
We can confirm that an undeclared item discovered on Aer Lingus Regional flight EI 3647, operated by Emerald Airlines, from Birmingham to Belfast today was not a security risk. Our teams are currently working to accommodate impacted passengers.”
BREAKING: Bomb disposal units have been deployed to Birmingham Airport after a plane headed for Belfast had to return following reports of a suspicious object onboard. [PHOTO AIRPORT ACTION]
All passengers have been evacuated from the plane. @BelTel https://t.co/9kUk3NJLLT pic.twitter.com/MnqLmP3DLS
— Kevin Scott (@Kscott_94) April 16, 2024
The ATR-72 turboprop aircraft has 72 seats and was parked in a remote corner of the airfield while the incident was investigated. Passengers were safely deplaned and the airport has resumed normal operations.
Anthony’s Take: Thankfully, this incident turned out to be nothing. I’m sure it was scary for passengers and crew until given the all clear.
(Featured Image Credit: AeroErmo.)
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