31 May 2017 | 04:53 PM UTC
Australia: Melbourne Airport on lockdown May 31
Melbourne Airport (MEL) is on lockdown after a passenger attempted to enter the cockpit on a Malaysia Airlines flight on May 31; avoid the area
Event
Melbourne Airport (MEL) is reportedly on lockdown after a Malaysia Airlines plane was forced to return to the airport at approximately 23:41 (local time) after a passenger attempted to enter the cockpit. According to media reports, the passenger claimed to have explosives. Flights are reportedly being diverted to other airports. Avoid the area.
Advice
Individuals traveling to or through MEL are advised to confirm their flight reservations before departing for the airport and to contact their airlines for more information. Travelers in Melbourne are advised to avoid the airport and to adhere to all instructions issued by the authorities.
