Frankfurt-bound Vistara flight from Mumbai diverted to Turkey due to security concerns

"Flight UK27 from Mumbai to Frankfurt (BOM-FRA) has been diverted to Turkey (Erzurum airport) due to security reasons and has landed safely at 1905 hours. Please stay tuned for further updates," the airlines said in a post on X.

Without elaborating, an airline spokesperson said the crew onboard noted the security concern, following which relevant authorities were alerted.

“Vistara flight UK 27, operating from Mumbai to Frankfurt on September 06, 2024, has been diverted to Turkey due to a security concern that was noted by our crew while onboard,” the spokesperson said. “The aircraft has safely landed at the Erzurum Airport. As per protocol, the relevant authorities were immediately alerted and we are fully cooperating with the security agencies to complete the mandatory security checks.”