27 Feb 2019 | 02:51 PM UTC
Norway: Plane evacuated at Atla Airport (ALF) after bomb threat February 27
Police evacuate Norwegian flight at Alta Airport (ALF) February 27 following bomb threat; flight disruptions expected over the coming hours
Event
A Norwegian plane was evacuated after it landed at Alta Airport (ALF) on Wednesday, February 27, following a bomb threat. Officials indicate the airline received a bomb threat shortly after the flight departed Oslo Airport (OSL) on Wednesday morning (local time), with the threat specifying that a passenger on the plane had an explosive device in their possession. Police at ALF evacuated the plane around 14:30 and are conducting a security sweep. Authorities at ALF have temporarily halted operations; flights are expected to resume during the evening hours. Lingering flight disruptions, including cancelations and delays, are expected in the coming hours.
Advice
Individuals flying to or from ALF are advised to confirm the status of their flight, maintain flexible itineraries, and anticipate lingering flight disruptions.
