Overview
- Pilots declared an emergency near Sardinia after a potential device was reported on flight TK1853 from Istanbul to Barcelona.
- French and Spanish fighter jets escorted the Airbus A321, which landed at El Prat at about 11:00 local time after circling offshore.
- The aircraft was moved to a remote stand as 148 passengers and seven crew were evacuated and security teams began luggage and cabin checks.
- Catalan officials activated an aeronautical emergency plan, the Civil Guard led inspections, and airport operations continued normally, according to AENA.
- No explosives have been found during searches, and AeroTime reports the alert originated from a passenger’s onboard Wi‑Fi profile name perceived as a threat.