EgyptAir aircraft doesn't take off from Istanbul because of report about bomb

EgyptAir airline flight 737 from Cairo to Istanbul has been delayed because of reports of an alleged explosive device on board, local media reported, citing sources in the airport.

It is reported that a call was received from one of the foreign embassies, as well as na email with a threat to blow up the aircraft. As the result of this, airport security delayed the flight a few minutes before its takeoff, RIA Novosti reports.