Officials divert Ariana flights for additional security checks following threat.

From: Airline Industry Information | Date: January 8, 2003 | Copyright information

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Three Ariana Afghan Airlines aircraft were diverted to the United Arab Emirates yesterday (7 January) after a report of a possible terrorist attack.

The three aircraft were carrying Muslim pilgrims to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, when their pilots were ordered to land at the Al-Minhad air base for security searches. Another two Afghan aircraft were also searched after landing at ...

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