A man faces court after a threatening message caused flight disruptions at Kirkwall Airport in Scotland
Kirkwall: So, there was this incident at Kirkwall Airport in Orkney. A guy got arrested after sending a threatening message that grounded flights for a bit. It all kicked off around 10:50 AM on Saturday, January 4.
Airport staff received the message, which led to a bit of chaos as Police Scotland jumped in to investigate. But don’t worry, they later confirmed there was no real threat to anyone.
By Sunday, they had charged a 20-year-old man, and he’s set to appear in court on Monday, January 6. The airport was back to normal by Saturday afternoon, though there were still some delays.
Highlands and Islands Airports Limited, which runs Kirkwall Airport, kept passengers updated, advising them to check with their airlines for flight info. It’s always a good idea to stay in the loop, right?
Police made it clear that while the situation was serious, there was no danger to the public. Just a reminder that sometimes things can get a bit hectic, but it all worked out in the end.
