Hong Kong Bound Philippines Airlines Flight Delayed Due To 'Security Concern’

MANILA, July 2 (NNN-PNA) -- A Philippine Airlines (PAL) flight bound for Hong Kong got delayed for almost six hours on Thursday due to a "security concern,” the Philippine News Agency (PNA) reported.

Flight PR300, scheduled to depart from Ninoy Aquino International Airport at 7:45 am, was temporarily held to allow the aircraft and baggage to undergo a thorough inspection in coordination with relevant authorities.

Although the "security concern" was not specified, PAL Vice President for Communications Anne Tiongco told  PNA that it was neither a bomb joke nor a bomb threat.

The flight departed at 1:51 pm, Tiongco added.

Meanwhile, in a statement, PAL said the safety and security of passengers remain its top priority.

Passengers were assisted, and PAL expressed appreciation for their cooperation during the security procedure. 

-- NNN-BERNAMA-PNA