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Emergency as United Airlines flight to New York forced to land in Athens over 'odor' onboard
A United Airlines flight from Tel Aviv to Newark Liberty International Airport was diverted to Athens, Greece, after an odor was reported in the cabin. United Airlines confirmed 230 passengers and 13 crew members landed safely, with a replacement aircraft arranged to continue their journey to Newark
A United Airlines flight en route from Tel Aviv to Newark diverted to Athens after an unidentified odor was detected onboard. United confirmed that flight UA168 landed safely in Athens to address the odor in the cabin.
The aircraft, carrying 230 passengers and 13 crew members at the time, was redirected mid-flight and touched down at Athens International Airport. Passengers deplaned normally, and United said a different aircraft would be arranged to take them to Newark.
The diversion occurred amid a broader wave of hoax threats targeting European airports in recent days. The report notes multiple bomb-threat incidents affecting various carriers and airports across Europe.
No source for the odor has been identified, and there were no details published about the exact cause or any injuries related to the incident. The airline stated the passengers would be transported to Newark on another aircraft.