Police operation halts Stuttgart Airport flights after bomb threat
Flight operations at Stuttgart Airport were suspended following a bomb threat by a 24‑year‑old passenger; flights were later resumed after the area was cleared.
Threat and police response
A 24‑year‑old German citizen threatened a bomb in his luggage, prompting a police operation by the Bundespolizei at Stuttgart Airport.
The Bundespolizei said the operation was finished after searching the affected area and no danger was found in the man's luggage.
An investigation was opened against the man, who missed his flight to Hurghada and was left on foot after the operation.
Flight disruptions
The airport cancelled nine flights and required passengers to undergo a new security check after the clearance of the security area.
Ten aircraft were diverted to other airports during the incident.
Operation timeline
The flight operation was stopped at 16:30 and resumed gradually after 18:05, with the police operation lasting about one and a half hours in the check‑in area.
The police operation was declared over at 18:22.
Flight traffic was resumed gradually after the operation.
What's still unclear
Sources give nine flights cancelled and nine diverted, while other sources report ten aircraft diverted. Sources report the operation ending at 18:22 and also at 18:05.