BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Barbados airport authorities have confirmed that an unspecified risk aboard an plane with 190 passengers heading to the Grantley Adams Worldwide Airport (GAIA) on Saturday had initiated a complete safety protocol.
GAIA spokesperson Sharleen Browne, in a press release on Saturday evening, stated that the management tower on the airport was alerted to an unspecified risk on board an plane scheduled to land right here.
“Given the fast proximity of the plane to our island, it was deemed unfeasible to reroute the flight to an alternate vacation spot,” Browne stated, including that in response to this crucial scenario, the authorities had “initiated a complete safety protocol in collaboration with the Barbados Police Service and different related authorities.”
She stated the first focus had been the “security and well-being of all 190 passengers and crew aboard the plane,” including, “We’re dedicated to conducting an intensive investigation to resolve this example swiftly and securely.”
It isn’t instantly clear which airline was concerned within the incident, however the airport authorities stated that the “outgoing flight of the related airline had been canceled.
“We perceive the inconvenience this causes our valued passengers and are working diligently with the airline to supply various journey preparations. All affected passengers have been notified and will probably be assisted by our customer support groups.
“We prioritize the protection of our passengers, crew, and employees. We admire the understanding and cooperation of everybody concerned as we handle this example. Additional updates will probably be offered as extra data turns into out there,” the authorities added.
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