Yahoo Autos Nobody Is Explaining Why RAF Fighters Intercepted And Diverted A Kenya Airways Flight To London
Nearly 24 hours after a passenger plane was intercepted by French, then RAF fighters and diverted details are still scarce as to what exactly caused the incident. Forty-five minutes ahead of its scheduled arrival at London’s Heathrow Airport, passengers were informed that the plane would instead land at the relatively more remote Stansted. The Boeing 787 landed and was directed away from the main terminal where it was met by Essex Police who were dressed up in their scary black uniforms.
From the Sky Report:
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“KQ management in conjunction with the security authorities of the government of Kenya and the United Kingdom carried out a thorough risk assessment of the threat,” it said in a statement.
“The crew onboard were briefed, and all safety and security precautions were taken to ensure the safety and security of our crew and passengers on board.
“The aircraft landed safely at Stansted Airport, London, for security clearance by UK government security personnel.”
Pretty vague. We’ll keep an eye on this and update if more information becomes available.
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