Austrian Airlines flight diverted to Bulgaria following a bomb threat

An Austrian Airlines flight traveling from Tel Aviv to Vienna was forced to make an emergency landing in Sofia, Bulgaria, following a bomb threat. Bulgaria's transport minister confirmed that the Airbus A320 landed safely and all passengers were evacuated without incident. Bulgarian Air Force MiG-29 fighter jets were deployed to escort the aircraft as it diverted. There were 51 passengers and six crew members on board, and security inspections were conducted after the landing. This incident follows recent similar alerts involving other airlines in the region. Austrian Airlines' parent company, Lufthansa, has not yet provided further details on the situation.