Today #001

EgyptAir Hijacked

EgyptAir flight 181, a domestic flight from Alexandria to Cairo, has been hijacked. The aircraft, an Airbus A320, departed Alexandria-Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) about 06:30, landing on runway 04 at Larnaca Airport at 07:45. After landing the aircraft taxied to Apron 2, where it parked at the engine run area.
According to an EgyptAir statement a passenger claimed to have an explosive belt and demanded to be flown to Larnaca.

EgyptAir stated that there were 56 passengers onboard in addition to 7 crew members and one EgyptAir security member.
Negotiations with the hijacker resulted in the release of all passengers except for the flight crew and four foreigners.
Local media report that the hijacked is a 27-year old male who wants to meet his estranged Cypriot wife.