{"id":623568,"date":"2026-04-22T13:11:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T13:11:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/623568\/"},"modified":"2026-04-22T13:11:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T13:11:09","slug":"flight-delay-warning-after-police-incident-sparked-exclusion-zone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/623568\/","title":{"rendered":"Flight delay warning after police incident sparked exclusion zone"},"content":{"rendered":"

The discovery of an unattended bag forced parts of Perth<\/a> Airport<\/a> to be cordoned off, throwing travel plans into turmoil and sparking a police<\/a> investigation.<\/p>\n

Passengers and staff were blocked from the terminal one check-in area this afternoon as federal and state police responded to the incident.<\/p>\n

It’s understood a man entered the terminal making threats before dropping the bag and leaving.<\/p>\n

\"\"\/Police are investigating after the discovery of an unattended bag forced parts of Perth Airport to be cordoned off, throwing travel plans into turmoil. (9News)<\/p>\n

It’s also understood a man has been arrested in the city and is being questioned by police.<\/p>\n

There were cheers as the terminal reopened just before 6.30pm (8.30pm AEST).<\/p>\n

A Perth Airport spokesperson said an exclusion zone was established on the Terminal 1 forecourt as a precaution, forcing the closure of the terminal’s\u00a0check\u2011in areas and short-term car park.<\/p>\n

“The investigation has now concluded, and the impacted areas are beginning to reopen,” the spokesperson said.<\/p>\n

“Perth Airport is working closely with airline partners and relevant agencies to return operations to normal as quickly as possible.<\/p>\n

“Some delays are expected. Passengers are advised to check directly with their airline for the latest flight information.”<\/p>\n

The Australian Federal Police said it was responding to the incident along with state police and the airport itself.<\/p>\n

Members of the public were asked to avoid the area.<\/p>\n

One passenger said the airport was obviously trying to keep people safe in the face of something serious but criticised its communication.<\/p>\n

Another was concerned about what it would mean for her travel plans.<\/p>\n

“[We’re] just wondering how long we’re going to have to wait and if we’re going to actually make our flights home tonight,” she told 9News.<\/p>\n

“And what’s going to happen for the connecting flights. And it just sort of snowballs on from that really.”<\/p>\n

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