EAG47S Emerald Airlines [Birmingham to Belfast] returned due to a suspicious package on board

[Brunlea]

Flight EAG47S - Aer Lingus ATR 72 - from Birmingham to Belfast has had to divert back to Birmingham Airport due to a supsicious package located in the catering area of the aircraft. At this time, Birmingham Airport is closed.

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[Brunlea]

Sky News

Birmingham Airport has temporarily suspended operations due to a "security incident on an aircraft".

A Birmingham Airport spokesperson said: "The aircraft landed safely and all passengers and crew have disembarked.

"All customers due to travel should make their way to the airport and check in as normal."

Footage from the scene showed multiple emergency vehicles on the runway.

Meanwhile, numerous flights scheduled to depart this evening have either been delayed or cancelled, according to the Birmingham Airport website.

Birmingham Airport suspends operations due to 'security incident' on aircraft

Customers due to travel today are being encouraged to arrive at the airport and check in as normal.

news.sky.com