Taiwan: Authorities close runway at Taoyuan International Airport April 26 due to suspected explosives

Event

Authorities have closed the south runway at Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) the afternoon of April 26 due to suspected explosives on an Air China (CA) flight arriving from Beijing, mainland China. Officials have disembarked all passengers and crew members from the plane and are investigating the incident.

Increased security measures and associated flight delays are possible at TPE April 26 during the runway closure. Lingering disruptions may occur after normal operations resume as airlines work to clear passenger backlogs.

Advice

Reconfirm the status of flights via TPE before checking out of accommodation April 26.