Pakistan International Airlines flight Lahore-Heathrow PK-757 was diverted to Stansted airport after UK authorities received some vague security threat through a phone call.
In a press release issued by PIA spokesman stated “Reference media queries it is explained that UK authorities received some vague security threat through an anonymous phone call regarding PIA’s Lahore-Heathrow flight PK-757 before its landing at Heathrow, after which, as per their standard procedures the aircraft was diverted to Stansted airport,” .
The press release also stated that security clearance was underway and that all passengers onboard are safe and being looked after by the PIA’s local management.
It stated passengers will be provided surface transport to London.
For the return flight efforts are underway to ensure least inconvenience to passengers, it added
Earlier, it was reported that PIA plane carrying 150 passengers was diverted to Stansted Airport owing to a bomb threat.
The PIA station manager said the flight PK-757 asked permission to make an emergency landing at the Heathrow Airport. The authorities, however, denied the request due to security concerns and diverted the plane to Stansted Airport.
