Warsaw Modlin airport closed after bomb threat reported on London flight – Europe live
Reported by the Guardian ·
LOT flight lands unexpectedly
A Polish LOT aircraft travelling from London Heathrow diverted to Warsaw Modlin and landed there without its planned arrival, following a bomb alert. The report did not specify how many people were on board or describe the circumstances of the alert.
Airport awaits security checks
Security services are expected to examine the plane. Warsaw Modlin airport is closed until further notice, with no reopening time given.
Separate SAS threat reported
Danish media reported another threat linked to an SAS flight travelling from Copenhagen to Warsaw. The account did not provide details about that report or say whether it affected airport operations.
Key points
- Security services are expected to inspect the aircraft.
- Warsaw Modlin airport remains closed until further notice.
- Danish media reported a separate threat involving an SAS flight from Copenhagen to Warsaw.