Manchester flight diverted after reports of 'potential threat' on board
It was escorted to Stansted Airport by RAF Jets
Last updated 13th Oct 2022
A Jet2 flight from Dalaman to Manchester has been diverted to Stansted, after reports of a 'potential threat' on board.
The report was received shortly before 9pm last night (Wednesday 12 October), and the plane was escorted to Stansted Airport by RAF jets.
An RAF spokesperson said: "The RAF can confirm Quick Reaction Alert Typhoon aircraft were launched this evening from RAF Coningsby to intercept a civilian aircraft that was causing concern."
It then landed safely and was parked away from the main passenger terminal.
The runway was closed for a short time while enquiries were carried out, and officers established there was no threat on board.
Onward travel was then organised for the passengers and the runway was re-opened.
In a statement, Jet2 said: "The aircraft landed safely and taxied to a remote stand, and customers have now disembarked.
"Our teams are working very hard to look after customers, and we would like to apologise to everyone onboard for any inconvenience or upset caused by this unforeseen incident.
"We understand that the authorities were alerted to a potential security threat, however this has been downgraded and the incident has been declared as over."