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Threat forces Israel to Austria flight into emergency landing

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Updated 19.10.2026
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BBC News - World2d ago

Threat forces Israel to Austria flight into emergency landing

An Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv to Vienna was diverted to Sofia, Bulgaria, on Sunday night due to a reported bomb threat. The Airbus A320, carrying 51 passengers and six crew members, landed safely, and all aboard were unharmed. The Bulgarian air force escorted the airliner with a MiG-29 fighter jet. Authorities conducted a security search of the plane after the diversion, which occurred over Romania. Austrian Airlines confirmed a threat was made but provided no further details. An investigation into the incident has begun.

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South China Morning Post2d ago

Bomb threat forces Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv to divert to Bulgaria

An Austrian Airlines flight traveling from Tel Aviv to Vienna on Sunday was diverted to Sofia, Bulgaria, due to a bomb threat. The flight crew made the decision to land in Sofia after reportedly receiving the threat as the plane approached Romania. Upon landing, passengers were evacuated from the aircraft. Bulgarian authorities confirmed the incident, and the Bulgarian air force scrambled a MiG-29 fighter jet. The reason for the bomb threat is not specified in the provided content.

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Al Jazeera2d ago

Flight from Israel makes emergency landing in Bulgaria after bomb threat

Austrian Airlines flight OS82, en route from Tel Aviv to Vienna, made an emergency landing in Sofia, Bulgaria, on Sunday after the crew received a bomb threat. Bulgarian authorities confirmed the incident, stating the Airbus A320 was near the Romanian border when the threat was received, prompting the diversion. A Bulgarian air force fighter jet escorted the aircraft to Sofia airport. The flight carried six crew members and 51 passengers, all of whom have disembarked safely. Austrian Airlines is conducting a security search of the aircraft and plans to rebook passengers on alternative flights. Bulgarian authorities have launched an investigation into the bomb threat.

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An Austrian Airlines flight from Israel to Austria was diverted to Bulgaria due to a bomb threat.

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The flight made an emergency landing in Sofia, where passengers were evacuated.

— Bulgarian transport ministry

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The Bulgarian air force scrambled a MiG-29 fighter jet to escort the airliner.

— Bulgarian transport ministry

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Austrian Airlines confirmed a threat was made on the flight.

— Austrian Airlines spokesperson

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There were 51 passengers and six crew members on board the jet.

— Austrian Airlines spokesperson