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

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Briefings

Austrian Airlines diverted a flight from Tel Aviv to Bulgaria due to a bomb threat, prompting the Bulgarian air force to scramble a MiG-29 fighter jet for escort. The incident occurred on October 19, 2026, and the transport ministry confirmed the standard military escort procedure.

Key points

• Austrian Airlines diverted a flight from Tel Aviv to Bulgaria following a bomb threat.
• The Bulgarian air force scrambled a MiG-29 fighter jet to escort the airliner.

Context

This incident involved a passenger flight from Tel Aviv to Bulgaria where a bomb threat triggered a military escort response by the Bulgarian air force.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single statement from the transport ministry confirming the standard military escort procedure; specific details about the threat, flight numbers, or passenger safety measures are not provided.

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