Military fighter jets were deployed to accompany a Turkish Airlines aircraft following concerns raised by the pilot regarding a potential threat on board. The flight, TK1853, originating from Istanbul, landed at Barcelona-El Prat Airport with 148 passengers and seven crew members. The plane was escorted after a threat was identified over the Mediterranean Sea in Italian airspace.
Spanish and French armed forces were engaged in the operation, guiding the aircraft to land in Barcelona. The plane circled before landing on runway two and was subsequently relocated to a secure area. Law enforcement authorities boarded the plane while emergency services were dispatched to the scene, although official details of the incident remain undisclosed.
Security personnel are currently inspecting all luggage for explosives, with no findings reported so far. The incident has not disrupted airport operations, but a general alert has been activated as a precautionary measure. Initial assessments suggest that the situation may have been a false alarm according to standard security procedures.
Passengers have been relocated to a designated area within the airport, and efforts are underway to inform their families about the situation.
