Heathrow flights suspended over ‘security issue’
All flights from Heathrow Terminal 3 on Friday morning were suspended following a “security issue,” an airport spokesperson said.
Departures from the mainly long-haul terminal were stopped “for a short time.”
Sitting here waiting to leave and I hear that Heathrow terminal 3 is shut down due to an "incident". No departures at this time. pic.twitter.com/8JpVVaOGsm
— Owen McClellan (@Owenthatsmyname) May 5, 2017
“Departures were suspended for a short time from Terminal 3 due to a security issue. We are very sorry to any passengers whose journeys are affected,” the spokesperson said.
“The safety and security of our passengers and colleagues are paramount.”
If you're trying to fly out of @HeathrowAirport today, good luck to you. #Heathrowpic.twitter.com/KrMzh2gUKV
— ShannonEggleton (@ShannonEggleton) May 5, 2017
@HeathrowAirport why is there a delay at terminal 3? I'm sitting outside in a bus not being allowed to leave. I'm going to miss my flight.
— Enrique Mendez (@emendezmena) May 5, 2017
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson told the Independent officers were at the scene dealing with reports of a “suspicious package.”
Departures from the terminal were able to resume and an investigation has been launched.
