Dubai-bound flight diverted due to security threat

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A Dubai-bound flight from Warsaw was diverted to Krakow due to a "potential security threat".

The Flydubai flight from Warsaw's Chopin Airport to Dubai International was diverted back to Poland "as a precaution", an airline spokesperson confirmed to ARN News.

The flight diverted to Krakow Airport where "onward travel arrangements" were being made for passengers, the airline said.

The aircraft was cleared following screening by the local authorities and it was found to be a non-credible threat," Flydubai said in a statement.
 

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