16/08/2007

Malaga-Dublin Flight Delayed Due To Bomb Hoax

Aer Lingus flight (EE 585), which was due to leave Malaga airport for Dublin at 1.00pm, has been delayed due to a bomb hoax.

Police in Malaga received the threat and all 330 passengers and 10 crew were off loaded at 12.20pm local time.

The aircraft was taken to a secure area at the airport to allow the police to conduct a search.

Passengers were subsequently permitted to embark and the flight has been rescheduled.

(SB/SP)

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