Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv diverts to Sofia after threat
AAL•An Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv carrying 57 people diverted to Sofia after a threat was made against the aircraft. The Airbus A320 landed safely, and the aircraft is being searched before passengers are rebooked.
1. Flight diverted
Flight OS82, traveling from Tel Aviv to Vienna, landed in Sofia at 20:42 CEST on Sunday after a threat was made against the aircraft, Austrian Airlines said. There were 51 passengers and six crew members aboard.
2. Aircraft being searched
The Airbus A320 is being searched, and passengers will be rebooked onto an alternative flight once that is complete, the airline said.
3. Bulgarian account
Bulgaria’s transport ministry said the crew reported a bomb threat signal near the Romanian border and decided to land in Sofia. The ministry said an Air Force fighter accompanied the plane until it landed, after which passengers were taken off the aircraft.
