PNG Air has advised all its passengers and the traveling public of the bomb threat email that was circulated this morning to certain stakeholders in the aviation industry. This was disseminated in a media statement today. “As a third-party recipient to this email, PNG Air does not compromise on safety and takes this threat seriously.” “To mitigate this threat, across the PNG Air network, stringent security measures are now in place to ensure the safety of its passengers, ground staff, operating crew, and aircraft.” This will see all passengers will now be subject to pat down and bag searches as deemed appropriate by airline security personnel. Also, the airport apron and ramp area are sterile areas and will require Application for Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) red passes in order to be accessible. Additional security personnel have been stationed at areas identified as high risk to monitor and evaluate the severity of this threat and de-escalate the situation should the need arise. These measures will remain in place indefinitely until such time PNG Air can determine safe operations of its crew and aircraft and the threat reduced and cleared. Furthermore, PNG Air sincerely apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciates the understanding of the passengers and the travelling public during this time.