Glasgow Airport Locked Down Over Suspicious Package on EasyJet Flight

Chaos hit Glasgow Airport this morning after a security alert on an EasyJet plane flying in from Gatwick sparked a full lockdown. The aircraft had just touched down when the crew raised the alarm shortly after 10.30am.

Flights Grounded as Emergency Services Swarm

All flights in and out of Glasgow Airport were immediately halted, with emergency teams rushing to the scene. The scare was triggered by a suspicious package found onboard the plane.

Package Declared Safe, Airport Reopens

Thankfully, officials later confirmed the package was safe, allowing the airport to resume normal operations. A spokesperson said:

“The package was declared safe and the airport has now reopened.”

Police Scotland added they were alerted by flight crew about the incident, responding swiftly to ensure passenger safety.

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