Lufthansa Responds After Flight From Israel Makes Emergency Landing in Bulgaria
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
An Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv to Vienna made an emergency landing in Sofia, Bulgaria, following a security threat. The plane landed safely with 51 passengers and six crew members, and is now undergoing security checks. Lufthansa confirmed the incident and stated that passengers will be rebooked on a replacement flight. The airline emphasized that passenger and crew safety is its highest priority.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- An Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv to Vienna made an emergency landing in Sofia, Bulgaria.
- The diversion was prompted by a security threat, which turned out to be a false alarm.
- The Airbus A320 landed safely with 51 passengers and six crew members on board.
- The aircraft is currently undergoing security checks.
- Lufthansa confirmed the incident and stated passenger safety is their top priority.
Lufthansa Group has responded after a flight from Tel Aviv to Vienna made an emergency landing in Bulgaria due to a false alarm. The airline confirmed that a threat was received concerning Austrian Airlines flight OS82, which prompted the diversion to Sofia, Bulgaria. The Airbus A320 aircraft landed safely at 8:42 PM Central European Summer Time with 51 passengers and six crew members on board. The plane is currently undergoing security checks. Passengers will be rebooked on a replacement flight as soon as possible once the security screening is complete. Lufthansa stated that the safety of passengers and crew is always their top priority.
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