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Saudi Airlines hijacking at Manila Airport a 'false alarm'
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Mobile - Middle East
Update: Saudi Arabian Airlines has confirmed the hijacking of flight SV872 was a 'false alarm', with the incident now resolved.
According to reports, the pilot of a Saudi Arabian Airlines flight accidentally pressed an emergency alarm, creating a hijack scare and triggering a major security response at Manila airport on Tuesday.
Saudi Airlines plane isolated at Manila Airport, reportedly 'under threat'Earlier story: A Saudi Airlines aircraft has been isolated at Manila Airport with the pilot reporting the plane was ‘under threat’.
The Philippine Civil Aviation Chief has confirmed a Saudi Airlines plane has been isolated, with no further reasons that are still unclear.
The Control Tower has reported the pilot advised the airport the plan was ‘under threat’.
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