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F/A-18 Intercepts EasyJet Flight After Bomb Hoax

Video shows a Spanish Air Force fighter rocking its wings near an EasyJet Airbus A319 enroute to Menorca.

A Spanish Air Force Boeing F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet plane taxiing to the runway during the NATO Tigermeet 2019. [File photo: Shutterstock]
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Key Takeaways:

  • An EasyJet flight from the UK to Menorca was intercepted by a Spanish Air Force F/A-18 Hornet after an 18-year-old passenger made a fake bomb threat online.
  • The accused passenger was arrested upon landing, spent at least one night in jail, and is expected to be billed for the extensive police operation.
  • The incident caused the flight to be escorted to a secure area, a two-hour disembarkation delay, and thorough security screening of all passengers and luggage.
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An EasyJet flight en route from the United Kingdom to the island of Menorca was intercepted by a Spanish Air Force F/A-18 Hornet over the weekend after a passenger aboard the flight made a fake bomb threat online, according to reports.

An 18-year-old man on board the two-hour flight from London Gatwick (EGKK) to Menorca (LEMH) was accused of making the threat. He was apprehended and spent at least one night in jail while awaiting a court appearance, a Spain Civil Guard police spokesperson told Reuters.

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