Egypt Air plane had been hijacked, most passengers run to safety

An Egyptian plane on a flight between Alexandria and Cairo was hijacked and forced to land in Cyprus by a man apparently distressed over a family matter.
After the Egypt Air plane landed at Larnaca airport, the hijacker released all the people on-board except four foreign passengers and the crew following negotiations, Egypt Air said.

About 60 people, including seven crew, had been on-board the Airbus 320, Egyptian and Cypriot officials said.
The pilot reported that the man was strapped with explosives, although this was not confirmed.
Citing security sources said that the motives of the hijacker appeared personal and he had asked to contact his ex-wife, who lives in Cyprus.
"It is not something which has to do with terrorism," Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades told reporters.
Asked if a woman was involved he said "There is always a woman involved."