Tag: Saudia

“False alarm for hijacking” for flight 872, says Saudia airlines twitter

  (Eagle News) — The official twitter account of Saudia Airlines said that there was just a “false alarm for hijacking for SV flight 872” from Jeddah to Manila. Initially, the plane was isolated at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) after airport personnel received a distress call that the plane was “under threat.” Immediately, the plane was subjected to standard procedures for possible hijacking upon touchdown at around 3 p.m. Tuesday, September 20. “We […]

Saudia plane reportedly “under threat”, checked at NAIA; case of “false alarm” being validated

  (Eagle News) — A Saudia Airlines plane which was reportedly “under threat” was placed in isolation at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.    Airport personnel are also checking if this was a case of “false alarm” after reports that the distress button of the plane was just accidentally pressed. Security personnel of NAIA are now implementing the proper standard procedure to validate initial information that the plane may have been hijacked. Ed Monreal, general manager of NAIA, […]