The Russian Federation plane was stopped in New York

Due to searches, the departure of the return flight from New York to Moscow was postponed for more than 3.5 hours, from 6:20 to 22:00 (1:20 to 5:00 Kiev time).

Russian airline plane Aeroflot, who arrived in New York from Moscow, was detained at an American airport due to the alleged threat of an explosive device on board. This was reported on Monday, December 7, by the TASS agency.

It is noted that the 250 passengers and their luggage were examined with dogs. No one arriving on this flight can leave the airport.

According to AeroflotDue to searches, the departure of the return flight from New York to Moscow was postponed for more than 3.5 hours, from 18:20 to 22:00 (1:20 to 5:00 Kiev time).

The Consulate General of the Russian Federation said they were monitoring the situation at John F. Kennedy Airport, and recalled that the United States police have a protocol that they follow in such situations.

At the same time, the press service of the New York air hub warned on the Web that in connection with the incident, additional security forces arrived at the airport. However, according to the management, it is still working in full mode.

As reported, in September one of the airline’s passengers Jetstar Japan stated that he had a bomb. The man was handed over to law enforcement.

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