A flight from Birmingham has been forced to make an emergency return after a "suspicious device" was found onboard.
Aer Lingus Regional flight EAG47S declared an emergency between Birmingham Airport and Belfast.
Whilst climbing out to Belfast, the crew onboard declared an emergency via the 7700 squawk code. A u-turn was made and the flight made a subsequent descent back into Birmingham .
A spokesperson from Aer Lingus told GB News: "We can confirm that an undeclared item discovered on Aer Lingus Regional flight EI3647, operated by Emerald Airlines, from Birmingham to Belfast today was not a security risk. Our teams are currently working to accommodate impacted passengers."
Birmingham Airport has been shut until further notice
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A Birmingham Airport spokesperson told GB News: "Birmingham Airport reopened at 1800 hours following a security incident on an aircraft.
"All passengers and crew disembarked safely.
"Customers are advised to check with their airline, or on the Birmingham Airport website, before checking in due to potential delays."
Departure boards on the Birmingham Airport website currently show all departing flights as delayed.
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Birmingham International Airport was locked down
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Trains between Birmingham New Street and Coventry have also been suspended while emergency services attend the incidents.
East Midlands Airport have taken some diverted flights from Birmingham Airport since the security lockdown.
The flight got as far as the airspace above Stoke-on-Trent before it turned back to Birmingham.
