06 Jul 2023 | 01:41 AM UTC
US: Flight disruptions ongoing at Spokane International Airport in Spokane, Wash., the evening of July 5 due to bomb threat
Flight disruptions ongoing at Spokane International Airport, Spokane, Wash., US, the evening of July 5 due to bomb threat. Confirm flights.
Event
Flight disruptions are ongoing at Spokane International Airport (GEG), Spokane, Washington, as of the evening of July 5 due to a bomb threat. Authorities diverted the plane to GEG at 17:30 following reports of a bomb threat aboard the aircraft. Security forces are at the scene and investigating the incident. There have been no reports of injuries.
Flight delays and diversions are likely as authorities investigate the incident. Officials have issued a ground stop at GEG and are delaying multiple departing flights and diverting inbound aircrafts to other regional airports. Flight cancellations are possible. Lingering disruptions are likely through July 6 after regular flight schedules resume as airlines work to clear passenger backlogs.
Advice
Confirm flights at GEG through July 6. Do not check out of accommodation until onward travel is confirmed. Heed official instructions.
