Passengers, including jet setters and holidaymakers, were forced to leave the airport as a precaution. Footage circulated online, showing crowds gathered outside the airport's main entrance, among various vehicles and buses. A spokesperson for LBA confirmed the evacuation but reassured the public that it was a false alarm. Thankfully, it was a false alarm. However, the airport ensured that re-entry was handled with flight order priority to minimise any disruption.