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Air France Diverts ParisSeoul Flight to Munich After Cockpit Burning Smell

Passengers returned to Paris overnight pending technical checks.

Overview

  • The aircraft landed safely in Munich on Sunday evening after the crew detected a burning odor in the cockpit and chose a precautionary diversion.
  • No injuries were reported, and the plane was towed to a holding position before passengers were escorted into the terminal and assisted by staff.
  • Air France confirmed the cause of the burning smell remains unknown and subject to further inspection.
  • Passengers were flown back to Paris during the night, and the airline has arranged alternative connections to Seoul.
  • The flight had been airborne for about one and a half hours before the diversion, according to local reports.