Technical Problem Delays Checked Baggage Screening at Riga Airport

Screening of checked baggage, meaning luggage that passengers hand over before a flight to be carried in the aircraft hold, is currently delayed at Riga International Airport in Latvia. The airport attributes the delay to technical reasons. The delay may affect how quickly passengers can check in for their flights.

The situation was reported by Ilze Salna, communications project manager at Riga Airport. She said the cause of the delay is technical.

The available information does not say what exactly went wrong technically, how long the delay might last, or whether flight departure times are affected. The number of passengers affected has not been given either.

People planning to fly from Riga are advised to follow up-to-date information from the airport and their airline.