Military fighter jets were deployed to accompany a Turkish Airlines flight following concerns raised by the pilot regarding a potential threat onboard. The flight, identified as TK1853 originating from Istanbul, landed at Barcelona-El Prat Airport after suspicions of a possible item onboard the Airbus A321 aircraft. The plane, carrying seven crew members and 148 passengers, was escorted by military aircraft after a threat was detected over the Mediterranean Sea in Italian airspace.
Spanish and French armed forces were engaged in the incident, with the aircraft eventually landing in Barcelona after circling the area. The plane safely landed on runway two and was moved to a secure location upon landing. Subsequently, authorities from the Civil Guard boarded the plane as emergency services were deployed to the scene.
All luggage is undergoing thorough inspection, with no explosives found yet. The situation has not disrupted normal airport operations, although a general alert has been issued, and the crisis committee has been activated. Airport security experts suggest that the current information indicates a false alarm and that standard security procedures are being followed.
Passengers have been relocated to a designated area within the airport, and efforts are underway to inform their families about the situation.