Metro Manila, Philippines – A Philippine Airlines (PAL) flight to Hong Kong was delayed on Thursday, July 2, after a reported security concern prompted authorities to inspect the aircraft at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 in Pasay City.
In a phone interview with NewsWatch Plus, the Philippine National Police Aviation Security Group (AVSEGROUP) said the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines relayed information about a possible bomb on flight PR300.
The AVSEGROUP said the initial report indicated that a passenger heard a loud sound and suspected a bomb.
It said standard security procedures were immediately implemented, including the disembarkation of passengers while explosive ordnance disposal personnel, airport police, and K-9 units inspected the aircraft and screened all baggage.
Authorities declared the aircraft clear at 11:32 a.m. There were no explosive devices, incendiary materials, or other security threats.
The group said authorities are investigating the report.
PAL has yet to release an official statement.
(Senior Multiplatform Producer Sophia Sioco contributed in this report.)
