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29/03/2016 EgyptAir Flight 181 is hijacked

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EgyptAir flight MS181 hijack

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WATCH: Passengers depart hijacked flight MS181

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Peaceful end to hijacking of EgyptAir Flight MS181, hijacker in custody

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Moment British man takes 'selfie' with EgyptAir plane hijacker

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EgyptAir Flight MS181 Was Taken Over

EgyptAir Flight 181 was a domestic passenger flight from Borg El Arab Airport in Alexandria, Egypt, to Cairo International Airport, was hijacked by an Egyptian man, forcing it to divert to Larnaca International Airport in Cyprus. Shortly after landing, most passengers and crew were released by the hijacker. The hijacker, who claimed that he wore an explosive belt, surrendered about 7 hours later, and everybody escaped from the aircraft unharmed.