UK: Flights disruptions likely at Manchester Airport following bomb threat Oct. 17

Event

Flight disruptions are likely at Manchester Airport (MAN) due to a reported bomb threat on the evening of Oct. 17. The threat was reported on incoming Emirates flight EK19 from Dubai. Following the landing of EK19, law enforcement deployed to investigate, but no bomb was found, and passengers disembarked the plane safely. Authorities briefly closed the airfield and diverted an earlier flight from Majorca to Liverpool as a precaution; however, no other flights have reportedly been diverted.

Increased security is almost inevitable at MAN over the coming hours. Long security queues and flight delays are possible as authorities continue to investigate the bomb threat.

Advice

Reconfirm all travel via Manchester Airport. Do not check out of accommodations until onward travel is confirmed.