Overview
- The Airbus A321 operating flight TK1853 from Istanbul was intercepted by French and Spanish fighter jets and performed holds off the Catalan coast before landing around 11:00 local time.
- Crew detected a passenger-created in-flight Wi‑Fi hotspot whose network name contained an explicit bomb threat, according to Turkish Airlines.
- The aircraft was directed to a remote stand, 148 passengers and seven crew were evacuated, and bomb-disposal and canine teams inspected the plane and luggage.
- The Spanish Civil Guard said no explosives or hazardous materials were found and the alert was lifted, while airport operator AENA reported normal operations.
- Turkish Airlines said the return flight would proceed after checks as officials work to identify the passenger and pursue legal action.