Jet after ‘direct threat’

leave later in the morning after each passenger and all of the baggage had been searched.

Passenger James Anderson, 20, tweeted a photo of the plane and security services. He said: “Apparently an individual has made a direct threat to this aircraft. He later tweeted: “Pilot: ‘Aircraft has been deemed absolutely safe. Authorities are satisfied with the search. We will continue on to London.’”

British Airways said: “The safety and security of our customers and crew is always our top priority.

“Additional security checks are being carried out as a precaution.