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Bomb threat prompts passenger evacuation at Larnaca airport

In-Cyprus · 2026-09-11

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• What happened: A bomb threat led to the evacuation of all passengers from a plane at Larnaca Airport after a warning was received via phone call. • Why it matters: The incident highlights ongoing security concerns in air travel and the importance of emergency protocols in ensuring passenger safety. • What to watch next: Authorities will continue their investigation into the threat, and updates on the situation are expected as checks are completed.

Local Larnaca AirportTop News Bomb threat prompts passenger evacuation at Larnaca airport Aero Relevant News Water fault leaves parts of Limassol without supply 11 September 2026 Bomb threat prompts passenger evacuation at Larnaca airport 11 September 2026 Journalists aren’t second-class citizens 11 September 2026 newsroom 11 September 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber An airline evacuated all passengers from a plane at Larnaca airport on Friday morning after a phone call warning of a bomb on board, philenews understands. Passengers had already boarded the aircraft, which was scheduled to fly to a European destination, when the airline removed them following the threat. Police said in their first statement that they had activated standard protocols and that all relevant services were taking the necessary action, as part of an investigation into information received at Larnaca airport. Police said the information was being assessed and investigated, and that the relevant procedures were ongoing. Further details would follow once checks were complete, police added. Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Water fault leaves parts of Limassol without supply Journalists aren’t second-class citizens The goal is clear: clean seas, everywhere Get a taxi, dear Androulla! 1974 POWs kept rape by Turkish captors secret for 50 years, association says From Nazi bonfires to Russian bombs: burning books, erasing a nation Cabinet approves five tourism grants, including €1.5m for Kato Pyrgos Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.

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