A flight travelling from Tel Aviv, Israel, to Vienna made an emergency landing on Sunday evening in the Bulgarian capital of Sofia following a bomb threat, according to Bulgarian state television.
The BNT report, citing a statement from the transportation ministry, said the flight carried 51 passengers and six crew members. A crew member reported receiving the threat, and an air force fighter jet escorted the aircraft until it landed.
Investigation under way
The broadcaster said the incident was being investigated. The airline was not identified.
Military response
Bulgaria's defence ministry said fighter jets responded after the threat was reported on the Airbus A320.
