Passenger Without Border Control Boards Flight to Israel

An unusual incident occurred early this morning at Larnaca Airport in Cyprus when a passenger who had not completed the required border control procedures managed to board a Tus Airways flight bound for Tel Aviv. The flight crew identified a discrepancy in the passenger count just minutes before takeoff. A quick investigation revealed the passenger had not cleared immigration. Local police were called to the scene, and the passenger was removed from the aircraft and handed over to the relevant authorities. According to passengers who witnessed the event, the flight captain explained that the passenger had not been cleared by immigration to travel to Israel and that the flight would be slightly delayed until clearance was obtained. The incident raised concerns among some passengers, partly in light of a recent terror incident on a Flydubai flight. An investigation is now underway to determine how the passenger reached the plane and boarded the flight to Tel Aviv without completing the necessary border checks.

Tus Airways stated in response that their crew identified the passenger count discrepancy during pre-flight preparations. They confirmed that a passenger who had not completed border control was on board. The airline emphasized that the crew's alertness and adherence to procedures allowed the issue to be identified before takeoff. The passenger was deplaned and handed over to authorities, and the airport is investigating the matter. The airline stressed that there was no danger to passengers or crew and that the issue was administrative, with the flight crew acting optimally. Tus Airways affirmed its commitment to security and safety protocols.