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Old 2nd Feb 2016, 20:47
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dakota_bandit
 
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NG1, 100% confirmed that TK cancelled flights in hcmm today, second day running.
There was a delay in the flight leaving today, so it is suspected that the device was on a timer and detonated slightly earlier than planned. Planned detonation would of put it in ethiopian airspace at a higher altitude.

Im not 100% saying that TK knew this was going to happen, even the turks arent that bad, but there was a direct threat against turkish airlines by Al Shabab, and there is always a threat to aircraft coming into hcmm. It could also be linked to a government worker who was on board at the time. However, it is known that turkish is the safer carrier operating here and carries the majority of white faces. It was also mentioned yesterday that TK has suspended flights here indefinetly. Obviously its still too early to find out but chatter from sources and certain intel is pointing that way.
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