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Passenger faked going into labour to force plane’s emergency landing.

According to the Spanish government, a pregnant woman faked to be in labour in order to force a plane to land in Spain, where more than two dozen migrants tried to flee.

The commercial aircraft, which was travelling from Morocco to Turkey, made an emergency landing at Barcelona’s El Prat Airport, where 28 passengers—police think they were migrants attempting to enter Spain illegally—attempted to escape by running across the tarmac.

Police apprehended 14 of them, including the pregnant woman who was claimed pretended to be in labour aboard the plane. Five of those detained were quickly re-boarded the Pegasus Airlines flight, while the remaining eight would be deported to Morocco. According to police, the 14 other passengers were able to escape from the plane.

The woman, who was believed to be in labour, was arrested on suspicion of causing a public disturbance after hospital staff discovered that, despite being pregnant, she was not in labour. A total of 228 passengers were scheduled to fly from Casablanca to Istanbul.

It was the second such incident in less than a year, following a flight from Morocco to Turkey in which a passenger pretended to be ill in order to compel an emergency landing in Spain, with hundreds of passengers abandoning the plane.

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Top 10 Largest Airports in the World by Size

When it comes to the world’s busiest and largest airports, size matters—not just in terms of the area they cover, but also in the volume of passengers they handle and the number of flights they accommodate.

As air travel continues to grow, airports around the globe are expanding and upgrading to meet increasing demand.

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In 2024, several airports stand out for their impressive size and capacity. This article takes a closer look at these massive aviation hubs, highlighting their key features and what makes them the largest airports in the world today.

Country	Airport	Area (sq km)
Saudi Arabia	King Fahd International Airport	776
United States	Denver International Airport	135
Malaysia	Kuala Lumpur International Airport	100
Turkey	Istanbul Airport	76
China	Beijing Daxing International Airport	46
Egypt	Cairo International Airport	36
Thailand	Suvarnabhumi Airport	32
Spain	Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport	30
Canada	Edmonton International Airport (YEG)	28
Netherlands	Amsterdam Airport Schiphol	27
Australia	Brisbane International Airport	27
Germany	Frankfurt Airport	23
India	Rajiv Gandhi International Airport	22

King Fahd International Airport, Saudi Arabia – Spanning a staggering 776 square kilometers, King Fahd International Airport is the largest airport in the world by area. Its vast expanse reflects its crucial role as a major hub in the Middle East.

Denver International Airport, United States – Covering 135 square kilometers, Denver International Airport ranks second in size. Known for its distinctive peaked roof and extensive facilities, it serves as a major gateway in North America.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Malaysia – With an area of 100 square kilometers, Kuala Lumpur International Airport is a key international hub in Southeast Asia, offering extensive services and connectivity.

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Istanbul Airport, Turkey – Istanbul Airport covers 76 square kilometers. This relatively new airport has quickly become one of the largest and busiest, positioning itself as a central point for travel between Europe and Asia.

Beijing Daxing International Airport, China – Beijing Daxing International Airport, with 46 square kilometers, is one of the newest major airports, featuring an impressive design and extensive facilities to handle growing passenger traffic.