UK military forces board a Kenya Airways flight
UK military forces board a Kenya Airways flight
After spotting a potential threat, a UK military jet intercepted a Kenya Airways KQ100 airliner in London. According to reports, the plane that took out from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Thursday morning was scheduled to land at London Heathrow but was diverted to London Stansted Airport.
KQ responded to the intercept by claiming that it had been informed of a potential security concern aboard KQ100 traveling from Nairobi to London Heathrow. “KQ management conducted a thorough risk analysis of the danger in collaboration with the security agencies of the Governments of Kenya and the United Kingdom.
“All safety and security measures were taken to safeguard the safety and security of our staff and passengers on board, and the personnel onboard was briefed. According to a press release posted on KQ’s social media channels, the aircraft landed safely at Stansted airport in London for security clearance by UK government security officers. The Kenyan airline insisted that client safety is their first priority.
The event was first reported by The Daily Mail, and sources indicated that there was a significant police presence at Stansted Airport. A bomb squad was also reportedly there, according to some UK media. “As aircraft are delayed owing to this developing problem, queues are forming at Stansted. No official confirmation has been made as of yet, however as of right now, nothing is coming into or leaving Stansted, according to a report from the aviation news website Aviation Source.
