Aviation · Tenerife · 29.09, 19:41

Jet2 aircraft evacuated at Tenerife South Airport after bomb threat

The Jet2 flight LS1536 was evacuated at Tenerife South Airport after a passenger reported a bomb in their luggage. The Guardia Civil conducted a security check. The flight was delayed by more than two hours.

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The Jet2 passenger plane was evacuated on Friday morning. The incident was triggered by a passenger report of a bomb in their luggage. Flight LS1536 was scheduled for 11:20.

Guardia Civil officers conducted a full security check of the aircraft and passenger luggage. The operation lasted more than two hours. Authorities confirmed there were no explosive devices or dangerous items. Passengers were allowed to return to the aircraft.

The aircraft departed Tenerife at approximately 14:46. The delay was 2 hours and 26 minutes. Jet2 apologised for the inconvenience. No arrests or penalties have been reported for the passenger.

Four fires were reported in Bajamar, La Laguna, and La Orotava. Firefighters and BRIFOR teams extinguished the fires quickly. Level 1 preventive measures are in force on the island.

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