15 Aug 2019 | 07:29 AM UTC
Ireland: Flights remain suspended at Shannon Airport (SNN) August 15 /update 1
Runway remains closed at Shannon Airport (SNN) after smoke was spotted from an aircraft before takeoff on August 15; emergency crews working to remove the aircraft
Event
Flight operations remain suspended at Shannon Airport (SNN) as of 08:15 (local time) on Thursday, August 15, after a air traffic controllers spotted smoke coming from an aircraft while it was preparing to takeoff earlier in the morning. All passengers and crew members were safely evacuated from the aircraft and emergency crews are working to remove the plane from the runway. Most airlines are still allowing its passengers to check-in for flights, but it is unclear when flights will resume. Associated delays and cancelations are possible in the coming hours.
Advice
Individuals traveling via SNN are advised to monitor the situation, prepare for lingering flight disruptions, and contact their airlines to confirm or modify flight reservations prior to leaving for the airport.
