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Austrian Airlines flight diverts to Bulgaria following bomb threat
An Austrian Airlines aircraft en route from Tel Aviv was forced to divert to Bulgaria after receiving a bomb threat. All 57 people aboard were evacuated and the aircraft subjected to a full security search.
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Austrian Airlines confirmed that one of its flights originating from Tel Aviv was diverted to Bulgaria following a bomb threat received during the flight. The aircraft, carrying 51 passengers and six crew members, landed safely at a Bulgarian airport where all occupants were evacuated as a precautionary measure.
Upon landing, Bulgarian authorities conducted a comprehensive security search of the aircraft. The airline said standard protocols were followed throughout the incident to ensure the safety of all passengers and staff.
Austrian Airlines has not disclosed additional details regarding the nature of the threat or the subsequent investigation. The incident comes amid heightened security measures across European airlines and airports in response to various security concerns.
The diversion and subsequent security procedures caused significant disruption to the flight schedule. Passengers were held at the airport pending clearance to continue their journey after the security search was completed.