15 Jan 2019 | 07:29 PM UTC
Italy: Flights halted due to security issue at Milan Malpensa Airport Jan. 15
Flight operations halted at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) after reports of individual gaining unauthorized access to runway on January 15; anticipate flight disruptions
Event
All flight operations have been suspended at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) as of 20:25 (local time) on Tuesday, January 15, after an individual reportedly gained unauthorized access to one of the airport's runways. Flight disruptions (including delays and cancelations) are anticipated at MXP in the coming hours.
Advice
Individuals flying via MXP are advised to confirm the status of their flights before departing to the airport and to anticipate flight disruptions (e.g. delays and cancelations).
