Lufthansa Flight Reverses Course, Returns to Frankfurt Amid Bomb Threat

2025-06-16 08:02:25

(MENAFN) A Lufthansa flight bound for Hyderabad, India, abruptly reversed course and returned to Frankfurt Airport Sunday evening after authorities received a bomb threat, German police confirmed Monday.

Flight LH752, operated by a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, touched down safely at Frankfurt around 6:30 p.m. local time (16:30 GMT), according to a public broadcaster.

Officials have withheld details about the origin or delivery method of the threat, citing an ongoing investigation.

Airport operator Fraport reported that roughly 200 passengers were accommodated in the transit area with cots, as they lacked visas to leave the airport. They were also supplied with food and drinks.

Flight tracking data revealed the plane had been airborne for close to two hours and was navigating Bulgarian airspace when it abruptly turned around near the Black Sea coastline.

The aircraft was initially expected to reach Hyderabad by 1:20 a.m. local time Monday (19:50 GMT Sunday).

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