Bomb alarm on two passenger planes in Poland: They made an emergency landing, the airport was closed

Security measures were increased in Warsaw, the capital of Poland, due to bomb threats against two separate passenger planes.

The Boeing 737 MAX type aircraft belonging to LOT Polish Airlines, which took off from London Heathrow Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport, changed its route due to the bomb threat and landed at Warsaw-Modlin Airport.

Authorities announced that the accuracy of the report was investigated and necessary precautions were taken to ensure the safety of the passengers.

In the statement made by the Warsaw-Modlin Airport management, it was stated that the bomb threat was received at 09.54 local time.

The statement said, "A bomb threat alarm was given at 09.54 on the plane flying from London Heathrow to Warsaw Chopin. The Boeing 737 MAX type aircraft landed at Warsaw-Modlin Airport at 10.01."

It was confirmed by the company spokesperson that the plane belonged to LOT Polish Airlines.

THE AIRPORT IS CLOSED TO FLIGHTS

Following the bomb threat, Warsaw-Modlin Airport was closed to flights until further notice.

The airport management announced that security teams are continuing their work to investigate the report and ensure the safety of people at the airport.

The statement said, "Due to the current situation, Warsaw-Modlin Airport will remain closed until further notice. Security units continue to work to verify the reported threat and ensure the safety of everyone at the airport."

It was reported that the evacuation of a total of 181 people on the plane had started.

On the same day, a bomb threat was made against another passenger plane in Poland.

A bomb threat was reported on the plane belonging to the Scandinavian airline company SAS, which operates flights from Copenhagen to Warsaw.

Warsaw Chopin Airport spokesman announced that the plane landed at the airport and was examined by security teams.

The spokesman stated that flight operations at Chopin Airport continued despite the second notice.

SECURITY INSPECTION CONTINUES

Polish security units are investigating the veracity of bomb threats regarding two planes.

There are two major airports in the capital Warsaw. While Chopin Airport, located in the city center, serves international flights, Modlin Airport, approximately 36 kilometers from the capital, is mainly used by low-cost airline companies.