A flight from Rome to Chicago was diverted to Shannon airport this afternoon after reports of a note being found in the plane's toilet containing a 'bomb threat'. The United Arlines flight UA-971 declared a MayDay at 12.45pm on Monday and requested a diversion to Shannon Airport. According to the IrishTimes, the flight turned around 200km over the Atlantic, west of Co Clare and dumped its excess fuel before making the landing at Shannon Airport at 1.42 pm. Emergency procedures were put in place on the ground by the authorities at Shannon and four units from Shannon fire brigade, along with ambulances and gardai attended the scene. An airline spokesperson said: “United flight UA971 en route to Chicago from Rome, diverted to Shannon following a potential security concern.

Source: The Irish Daily Star June 11, 2018 16:30 UTC