Following a security issue, all flights have been suspended from Heathrow’s Terminal 3 as said by a spokesman for the airport.
A representative for the west London hub said that the departures from the mainly long-haul terminal were stopped “for a short time”. According to unconfirmed reports, the alert was triggered by a passenger who attempted to run through security with an unscreened bag.
The officers were at the scene dealing with reports of a “suspicious package”. As per the eyewitnesses, there were armed police conducting searches of flights shortly before departure.
However, the flights resumed the normal schedule from the terminal and an investigation has been launched. A spokesman apologised to the passengers whose journeys are affected stating that safety and security of their passengers and colleagues is paramount.