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Plane Threat: Turkish Jet Landed Under Armed Guard
15 Jan
Summary
- A Turkish Airlines plane landed at Barcelona's El Prat Airport today.
- The jet was escorted by warplanes before landing due to an onboard threat.
- 148 passengers and seven crew were on board the secured aircraft.
Spanish authorities responded to an onboard threat today by surrounding a Turkish Airlines passenger plane after its landing at Barcelona's El Prat Airport. The aircraft, which had departed from Istanbul earlier in the morning, was escorted by both Spanish and French warplanes as it flew over the Mediterranean Sea.
The jet circled the area multiple times before being permitted to land at the airport just before 11 AM. Law enforcement officials immediately surrounded the plane upon its arrival, ensuring a secure perimeter. The boarding process by police commenced shortly thereafter.
According to local media reports, the flight had a total of 148 passengers and seven crew members on board when it landed. The incident prompted a significant security response, with the plane and its occupants secured by authorities.
