Ryanair flight from Dublin forced to divert because of ‘potential security threat’ – World News

A Ryanair flight from Dublin to Krakow was forced to divert after fears of a potential security threat, it is reported.

The plane made an emergency landing in Berlin, Germany, at around 7pm last night.

Local German newspaper Bild said there had been a bomb threat on board the plane – but nothing ‘untoward’ was found on the aircraft following a search.

Ryanair told the Irish Examiner: “The crew on a Ryanair flight from Dublin to Krakow FR1901 yesterday were notified by German ATC of a potential security threat on board.

“The captain followed procedures and diverted to the nearest airport, Berlin.

“The aircraft landed safely and passengers were offloaded to facilitate extensive security checks of passengers and all baggage.”

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The statement added that after clearance by German authorities, travellers continued onto Krakow on board a spare Ryanair plane.

There was a delay of about eight hours.

Passengers who were returning from Krakow to Dublin were delayed by less than 15 minutes after a spare aircraft was available.

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