LAST UPDATE | 16 Apr

BIRMINGHAM AIRPORT HAS reopened after suspending operations following a “security incident” on an Aer Lingus flight. 

The Aer Lingus regional flight EI3647, operated by Emerald Airlines, was flying to Belfast when it had to return to Birmingham Airport. 

In a statement earlier this afternoon, Birmingham Airport said it “temporarily suspended operations due to a security incident on an aircraft”.

“The aircraft landed safely and all passengers and crew have disembarked,” a spokesperson said. 

In a statement, Aer Lingus confirmed that an “undeclared item” discovered on the flight was “not a security risk”. 

“Our teams are currently working to accommodate impacted passengers,” it said. 

Birmingham Airport reopened at 6pm following the incident. 

“Customers are advised to check with their airline or on the Birmingham Airport website before checking in due to potential delays,” a spokesperson said.