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16 Apr 2024


NextImg:Birmingham Airport on lockdown after 'suspicious item' found on Aer Lingus plane with emergency services rushing to scene

A flight from Birmingham has been forced to make an emergency return after a "suspicious device" was found onboard.

Aer Lingus Regional flight EAG47S declared an emergency between Birmingham Airport and Belfast.

Whilst climbing out to Belfast, the crew onboard declared an emergency via the 7700 squawk code. A u-turn was made and the flight made a subsequent descent back into BHX.

GB News has approached Aer Lingus and Birmingham Airport for a comment.

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Birmingham Airport has been shut until further notice

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A Birmingham Airport spokeswoman told BirminghamLive the site has "temporarily suspended operations."

The spokeswoman added that the airport is not closed and passengers should still arrive at the terminal ahead of their flights.

Departure boards on the Birmingham Airport website currently show all departing flights as delayed.