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Saba Yemen
17 hours ago
- Saba Yemen
Bomb threat prompts safe landing, investigation at Kuwait airport
Kuwait – Saba: Kuwait's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) announced on Sunday that a bomb threat was reported on board Gulf Air flight GF213, which was scheduled to depart from Kuwait. According to Kuwaiti media, the threat was immediately addressed using established security procedures and protocols at Kuwait International Airport, in close coordination with the Ministry of Interior and other relevant authorities. The plane landed safely, and all passengers were successfully disembarked. DGCA spokesperson Abdullah al-Rajehi confirmed that all passengers are currently in an isolated lounge, are in good health, and suffered no adverse effects. He added that passengers and crew are undergoing security measures in cooperation with the Ministry of Interior and the DGCA to ensure their safety and the aircraft's integrity. Scheduled flights at Kuwait International Airport were not impacted. Al-Rajehi also stated that the individual responsible for reporting the threat has been detained, and security measures are ongoing to ensure the highest levels of safety. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (International)
Arab Times
19 hours ago
- Arab Times
Bomb Threat on Gulf Air Flight Declared Hoax - No Disruption at Kuwait Airport
KUWAIT CITY, June 8: A reliable source at the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has confirmed that flight operations at Kuwait International Airport continue without disruption, despite a recent bomb threat that was later deemed false. The source clarified that the threat was not considered credible and that the individual responsible for reporting it is currently under investigation. The DGCA earlier reported that the threat was received on Sunday, June 8, involving Gulf Air flight GF213 en route to Kuwait as part of its regular schedule. Authorities responded immediately per established security protocols. In a statement, the DGCA noted that the aircraft landed safely, and all standard procedures for dealing with such incidents were executed in full coordination with the Ministry of Interior and other relevant agencies. Passengers were safely evacuated from the plane without incident. DGCA spokesperson Abdullah Al-Rajhi confirmed that all passengers were moved to an isolated lounge as a precautionary measure and are in good health. He assured the public that no negative impact resulted from the incident. 'All passengers are currently undergoing routine security checks in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior and airport authorities,' Al-Rajhi said. 'These steps are in place to ensure the safety of passengers, crew members, and airport personnel, as well as to verify that the aircraft poses no further risk.' Scheduled flights at the airport remain unaffected, and operations are proceeding as normal. The DGCA, in partnership with security agencies, continues to monitor the situation closely and is following all applicable regulations and safety procedures. Authorities have detained the individual responsible for the false report and have initiated appropriate legal actions. In his concluding remarks, Al-Rajhi praised the swift coordination among involved entities and reaffirmed the DGCA's unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of aviation safety and security in Kuwait
