US Airport Closes Due to Bomb Threat on Flight, Incident Repeats in Vilnius
New tense developments have occurred in the field of aviation security, attracting significant international attention.
In the United States, at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, all flights were temporarily halted following reports of possible bomb threats on a United Airlines aircraft.
This emergency unfolded on a Tuesday, causing extensive disruptions at the airport as passengers were evacuated and air traffic controllers implemented a ‘ground stop’ lasting until 1:30 PM local time.
Currently, there is no information indicating the severity of the threat, but authorities and security agencies are actively investigating the incident.
United Airlines and the FBI have stated that further details are not yet available.
Additionally, Reagan Airport announced a temporary suspension of all flights, and passengers awaiting their departures are being transported by buses to the terminal.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed awareness of the security threat investigation currently underway.
In a related incident, Vilnius Airport in Lithuania had to once again suspend operations on October 26 due to the appearance of an ‘unidentified flying object’ in the airspace, stirring concern among airlines and travelers alike.