Flight from Israel forced into emergency landing after bomb threat on board
A FLIGHT from Israel has been forced into an emergency landing after a bomb threat on board.
TL;DR
- An Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv to Vienna was diverted to Sofia, Bulgaria, following a bomb threat.
- The A320 aircraft landed safely at Sofia International Airport after a bomb threat signal was received.
- The flight had 51 passengers and six crew members on board.
- Initial reports indicate the bomb threat was a false alarm.
- An investigation is being conducted by responsible institutions.
- Passengers were taken off the aircraft and will be reassigned to an alternative flight.