Overview
- At 9:00 am on June 19, the flight declared a bomb threat as it crossed Portuguese airspace.
- Two F-16M jets on permanent alert launched from Monte Real to locate and escort the passenger plane.
- The crew initially planned to divert to Faro Airport but opted to continue toward Lanzarote under military escort.
- After exiting Portugal’s airspace, Spain took over the mission and the plane landed safely at Lanzarote Airport.
- The incident highlights Portugal’s sustained F-16M readiness and international coordination in aviation security.