Austrian Airlines jet diverts under fighter escort after bomb threat

An Austrian Airlines Boeing 767 aircraft operating flight AZ721 from Tel Aviv to Vienna experienced a bomb threat necessitating an immediate diversion. Following the reported threat, the plane was directed by Bulgarian air traffic control to land in Sofia, Bulgaria. Upon arrival, Bulgarian Air Force fighters provided an escort for the diverted flight as a precautionary measure. Authorities investigated the initial report of a potential explosive device onboard the airliner. The incident concluded with the all-clear and the resumption of the flight’s journey to Vienna after security checks were completed.