Warsaw Modlin Airport closed over bomb report on flight — Interia

A bomb threat prompted the temporary closure of Warsaw Modlin Airport after reports involving a London-origin flight diverted to Modlin. The event centers on a Boeing 737 MAX reportedly carrying 181 people that was operating from London Heathrow to Warsaw and was diverted to Modlin, triggering an immediate security response and airport shutdown while authorities evaluated the credibility of the threat.

The diversion and ensuing actions were confirmed across multiple outlets, with UA.NEWS noting that Modlin closed as authorities responded to the diverted LOT Polish Airlines flight and implemented standard safety procedures. The same report indicates 181 people were aboard the jet and that the aircraft was either arriving at Modlin or already on the airport’s grounds at the time authorities initiated the safety checks.

According to خبرگزاری اطلس, the plane landed at Modlin around 10:01 a.m. local time and was directed to a secure area as security forces conducted inspections. After landing, passengers disembarked and were then guided to remain in the arrivals hall while checks continued. Modlin Airport subsequently confirmed that operations would stay suspended until security investigations concluded and the threat’s credibility was verified, with defense and security teams coordinating closely with airport operations.

UA.NEWS also situates the Modlin incident within a broader European pattern of bomb-threat activity, noting similar threats reported in other countries such as Spain, Bulgaria, and Hungary. It describes Modlin’s operations as halted during the assessments, with security officials verifying the threat and coordinating response measures with airport staff.

The Times of India and Daily Star both echo the sequence: a LOT flight from Heathrow diverted to Modlin, with the aircraft carrying 181 people, and emergency services dispatched in response to the threat. Both outlets report that Modlin remained closed as investigators worked to verify the threat and complete security checks before any reopening.

France 24 provides context on a wider wave of threats affecting multiple airlines—at least 10 European carriers, including four Ryanair flights. It states that Warsaw’s airport was briefly closed for precautionary searches before reopening, with all aircraft involved later completing their journeys safely and with no injuries reported. The Times of Israel further notes the multi-country security mobilization and the absence of injuries.

Türkiye Today confirms the Modlin event as part of a two-flight threat scenario bound for Warsaw, reporting that the LOT aircraft carried about 3.7 tons of fuel at the time of landing. It also notes a separate bomb threat involving an SAS flight from Copenhagen to Warsaw Chopin, with Chopin remaining open during security checks and no explosives found.

Kursiv Media Узбекистан, KarloBag.eu, and other outlets describe Modlin’s temporary shutdown and the ensuing security procedures, with Passengers evacuated to designated areas and kept under observation as investigations proceeded. They also reference coordinated responses among security and defense teams and airport operations, with Modlin remaining closed pending the outcome of threat verification.

Additional reporting from Türkiye Today and خبرگزاری اطلس reinforces the two-flight threat scenario: a LOT 737 MAX from London to Warsaw diverted to Modlin and evacuated for inspection, and an SAS flight to Warsaw that landed at Chopin for security checks. Chopin reportedly remained operational during inspections, while Modlin closed to accommodate the security sweep and investigative process. The reporting emphasizes that no explosives were found and that both flights ultimately resumed normal services after checks were completed.

In summary, the event involved a London-origin LOT Polish Airlines flight on a Boeing 737 MAX with 181 people aboard, diverted to Modlin due to a bomb threat, leading to the airport’s closure and a coordinated security response. Passengers were evacuated and directed to the arrivals hall while security checks and investigations proceeded, with Modlin remaining closed until authorities verified the threat’s credibility. Separate threats affected Warsaw Chopin Airport as well, but Chopin continued operations during its own security checks, and no injuries were reported across the reporting outlets.