The incident occurred aboard flight TK1853 as the aircraft approached Barcelona, prompting the crew to activate standard aviation security protocols.
A Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Barcelona landed safely after a passenger triggered a bomb alert by naming a Wi-Fi network with a threatening message, a company official confirmed.
The incident occurred aboard flight TK1853 as the aircraft approached Barcelona, prompting the crew to activate standard aviation security protocols.
The plane landed without incident at Barcelona El Prat Airport, where local authorities boarded to conduct a full inspection, according to Turkish Airlines Communications Director Yahya Ustun in a post on X.
Ustun stated that Spanish officials carried out a thorough search of the aircraft and found no explosive devices or hazardous materials.
“Following the incident on our flight TK1853 numbered Istanbul–Barcelona, the necessary security searches were conducted by the relevant country's competent authorities, and no irregularities were found,” Ustun said.
“Efforts have been initiated to identify the passenger in question and to carry out the legal process.
“Our aircraft's return flight will be carried out after the completion of passenger boarding.”