A Vistara flight traveling from Mumbai to Frankfurt was unexpectedly diverted to Erzurum Airport in Turkey on September 6, 2024, due to a security threat onboard. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), Vistara confirmed the diversion: “Flight UK27 from Mumbai to Frankfurt (BOM-FRA) has been diverted to Turkey (Erzurum airport) due to security reasons and has landed safely at 19:05 hours.
A spokesperson for Vistara elaborated, stating, “Our crew identified a security concern during the flight, prompting the aircraft to divert as a precautionary measure. The aircraft landed safely at Erzurum Airport, and relevant authorities were immediately alerted. We are fully cooperating with security agencies to complete the necessary security checks. The safety and security of our passengers, crew, and aircraft remain our top priority.”
This event comes just days after a similar incident involving an IndiGo flight from Jabalpur to Hyderabad, which was diverted to Nagpur following a bomb threat. A written message was found in the aircraft’s bathroom, though no suspicious items were discovered after a thorough investigation.
While no further details have been provided about the nature of the security concern on Vistara flight UK27, both airlines emphasize their commitment to passenger safety in such situations.
