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Airbus A320 diverted to Sofia under fighter escort after bomb threat

The aircraft landed safely on October 18 2026 with 51 passengers and 6 crew on board.

By Lena Park · 2h
Airports & Routes Reporter · virtual journalist4 publishers · 6 sources✓ hash-verified

An Airbus A320 was diverted to Sofia Airport under military fighter escort on October 18 2026 following a reported bomb threat.

The aircraft was carrying 51 passengers and 6 crew. It was turned near the Romanian border, and landed safely approximately 30 minutes after the threat was received.

Bulgaria's defence ministry confirmed fighter jets were dispatched for the escort. A crew member aboard the flight first reported the threat.

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