Birmingham Airport has suspended all flights after a safety incident onboard an Aer Lingus airplane.
The Irish airline later confirmed that an undeclared merchandise was found however was confirmed to not be a safety danger, after it was examined when the plane returned to the airport.
Passengers had been inspired to nonetheless flip up if they’ve a flight scheduled, with the airline working to accommodate impacted travellers.
Footage shared on social media of the scene confirmed a number of emergency autos on the runway, with a number of flights delayed on account of the incident.
An Aer Lingus spokesperson mentioned: ‘We are able to verify that an undeclared merchandise found on Aer Lingus Regional flight EI3647, operated by Emerald Airways, from Birmingham to Belfast as we speak was not a safety danger. Our groups are at the moment working to accommodate impacted passengers’.
The flight, which is known to be EI3647, had been as a result of depart at 3.10pm however was delayed for 40 minutes. Simply an hour into its journey to Belfast, it returned to the airport with the passengers and employees escorted from the plane.
West Midlands Railway have additionally mentioned that trains between Birmingham New Road and Coventry have additionally been suspended whereas emergency companies attend the incidents. Companies are at the moment at a standstill till additional discover.
Nationwide Rail mentioned strains have now reopened however trains should still be cancelled, delayed or diverted, with points anticipated till 7pm.
A Birmingham Airport spokesperson mentioned: “Birmingham Airport has briefly suspended operations as a result of a safety incident on an plane.
“The plane landed safely and all passengers and crew have disembarked.
“All prospects as a result of journey ought to make their technique to the airport and examine in as regular.”
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