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UK Manchester Airport terminal to reopen after security scare
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Posted on October 20, 2021
1 min readLast updated: January 29, 2026
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Manchester Airport's Terminal Two reopens after police find no threat from a suspicious package, ensuring passenger safety.
Manchester Airport Terminal Reopens Following Security Scare
LONDON (Reuters) -Terminal Two at Britain’s Manchester Airport will reopen after Greater Manchester Police found no security threat following reports of a suspicious package, a spokesperson for the airport said on Tuesday.
“…Greater Manchester Police is satisfied that there is no security threat and has lifted the cordon that was in place,” the spokesperson said in a statement, adding that the terminal will reopen within the next hour.
The terminal was closed earlier on Tuesday evening after police began assessment of reports of a suspicious package.
In a previous statement, the airport said a “controlled evacuation” was taking place.
(Reporting by Costas Pitas and Nishit Jogi in Bengaluru; editing by Jonathan Oatis and Richard Pullin)
Key Takeaways
- •Terminal Two at Manchester Airport was temporarily closed.
- •A suspicious package prompted a security assessment.
- •Greater Manchester Police found no security threat.
- •The terminal is set to reopen shortly.
- •Passenger safety was ensured with a controlled evacuation.
Frequently Asked Questions about UK Manchester Airport terminal to reopen after security scare
1What is the main topic?
The reopening of Manchester Airport's Terminal Two after a security scare involving a suspicious package.
2What caused the terminal closure?
The terminal was closed due to reports of a suspicious package, prompting a security assessment.
3Who assessed the security threat?
Greater Manchester Police assessed the situation and found no security threat.
