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Jet2 flight diverted to London Stansted after security scare Jet2 flight diverted to London Stansted after security scare
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The Jet2 plane was held at a special stand near the perimeter of Stansted AirportThe Jet2 plane was held at a special stand near the perimeter of Stansted Airport
A Jet2 plane was escorted by RAF aircraft and forced to divert after a security scare.A Jet2 plane was escorted by RAF aircraft and forced to divert after a security scare.
Essex Police said they were alerted to a potential threat onboard the aircraft flying from Dalaman, Turkey, to Manchester just before 21:00 BST on Wednesday.Essex Police said they were alerted to a potential threat onboard the aircraft flying from Dalaman, Turkey, to Manchester just before 21:00 BST on Wednesday.
The flight diverted to Stansted Airport in Essex under the supervision of RAF Typhoons.The flight diverted to Stansted Airport in Essex under the supervision of RAF Typhoons.
Essex Police said officers established there was no threat on board.Essex Police said officers established there was no threat on board.
Essex Police said it was altered to the incident at about 21:00 on Wednesday eveningEssex Police said it was altered to the incident at about 21:00 on Wednesday evening
The RAF confirmed "quick reaction alert" Typhoon aircraft were launched from RAF Coningsby to intercept the aircraft "that was causing concern".The RAF confirmed "quick reaction alert" Typhoon aircraft were launched from RAF Coningsby to intercept the aircraft "that was causing concern".
A spokesman said: "The aircraft was safely escorted to Stansted Airport."A spokesman said: "The aircraft was safely escorted to Stansted Airport."
The A321 aircraft with a capacity of up to 220 passengers was met by police on landing. Essex Police said officers were then able to establish there was no threat on board, and onward travel was organised for passengers, The A321 aircraft, with a capacity of up to 220 passengers, was met by police on landing.
Jet2 said its teams were looking after those affected, adding: "we would like to apologise to everyone onboard for any inconvenience or upset caused by this unforeseen incident." Essex Police said officers were then able to establish there was no threat on board, and onward travel was organised for passengers.
Jet2 said its teams were looking after those affected, adding: "We would like to apologise to everyone onboard for any inconvenience or upset caused by this unforeseen incident."
It confirmed at about 23:38 that the aircraft had "landed safely and taxied to a remote stand" and all customer had disembarked.It confirmed at about 23:38 that the aircraft had "landed safely and taxied to a remote stand" and all customer had disembarked.
The Jet2 plane was parked away from the main passenger terminal Essex Police saidThe Jet2 plane was parked away from the main passenger terminal Essex Police said
London Stansted Airport said in a statement: "The runway was closed for a short time but has now reopened."London Stansted Airport said in a statement: "The runway was closed for a short time but has now reopened."
Essex Police aid during the closure enquiries were carried out.
"Onward travel was then organised for the passengers and the runway was re-opened", it added.
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