Bomb Scare Aboard Flight From London Forces Airport Shutdown In Poland After Emergency Landing

Last Updated:November 03, 2026 3:57 PM IST

Warsaw-Modlin Airport said passengers had begun disembarking from the aircraft and would wait in the airport’s arrivals hall after leaving the plane.

The aircraft, a Boeing 737 MAX, landed at 10:01 am local time after the bomb threat alert. Passengers began disembarking nearly 45 minutes later, but the airport remained shut as security teams continued operations. (IMAGE: REUTERS)

A bomb scare aboard a passenger flight from London to Poland forced an unscheduled landing at Warsaw-Modlin Airport on Tuesday, prompting authorities to shut down the airport until further notice. The aircraft, a Boeing 737 MAX, landed at 10:01 am local time following an alert about a possible bomb on board.

In its second press statement, issued at 10:45 am, Warsaw-Modlin Airport said passengers had begun disembarking from the aircraft and would wait in the airport’s arrivals hall after leaving the plane.

“Further activities are being carried out in accordance with security procedures,” the airport said, adding that it was not providing additional details about the ongoing operation.

The airport reiterated that it remained closed until further notice and said it would issue further updates as the situation developed.

The unscheduled landing followed a bomb threat alert aboard the London-origin flight, according to reports by Al Arabiya. The airport’s statement did not identify the airline or flight number, nor did it confirm whether an explosive device had been found.

Passengers were being moved off the aircraft as security teams continued their checks.

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What caused the airport shutdown at Warsaw-Modlin Airport in Poland?

A bomb scare aboard a passenger flight traveling from London forced an unscheduled emergency landing at Warsaw-Modlin Airport on Tuesday, prompting authorities to temporarily shut down the facility.

What aircraft was involved in the bomb scare heading to Poland from London?

The aircraft involved in the incident was a Boeing 737 MAX, which landed safely at 10:01 am local time following the alert.

How were the passengers handled after the flight landed in Poland?

Passengers began disembarking from the aircraft according to security procedures and were moved to wait in the airport’s arrivals hall while security teams continued their checks.

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