UK flight diverts in bomb scare
Fighter jets scrambled after apparent bomb threat to Thomson Airways flight from Bristol to Sharm el-Sheikh Fighter jets were scrambled to escort a British passenger plane to Athens airport following a security alert. The Thomson Airways Boeing 757, with more than 200 passengers on board, landed safely at Athens having taken off from Bristol bound for the Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh. Greek state television reported a bomb threat was made to a holiday company in Britain. However, the BBC said the threat was received by an Egyptian news agency and passed on to the plane’s crew. Security forces searched the plane at Athens airport. Thomson said the crew took the decision to divert to Athens “as a precaution and in the interest of safety”. A spokesman added: “The plane landed safely and there were no injuries. A full inspection of the aircraft is being carried out.” The incident, involving flight TOM226, occurred at around 1pm UK time. The Greek air force said two F-16 jets and a Super Puma helicopter escorted the plane to Athens International airport. Air transport Greece Europe UK security and terrorism Steven Morris guardian.co.uk
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UK flight diverts in bomb scare
Fighter jets scrambled after apparent bomb threat to Thomson Airways flight from Bristol to Sharm el-Sheikh Fighter jets were scrambled to escort a British passenger plane to Athens airport following a security alert. The Thomson Airways Boeing 757, with more than 200 passengers on board, landed safely at Athens having taken off from Bristol bound for the Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh. Greek state television reported a bomb threat was made to a holiday company in Britain. However, the BBC said the threat was received by an Egyptian news agency and passed on to the plane’s crew. Security forces searched the plane at Athens airport. Thomson said the crew took the decision to divert to Athens “as a precaution and in the interest of safety”. A spokesman added: “The plane landed safely and there were no injuries. A full inspection of the aircraft is being carried out.” The incident, involving flight TOM226, occurred at around 1pm UK time. The Greek air force said two F-16 jets and a Super Puma helicopter escorted the plane to Athens International airport. Air transport Greece Europe UK security and terrorism Steven Morris guardian.co.uk
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