Mumbai-to-Frankfurt Vistara Flight Diverted to Turkey Due to Security Concerns

A Vistara flight en route from Mumbai to Frankfurt was diverted to Turkey on Friday due to security concerns, the airline announced via a post on the social media platform X.

The flight, UK27, was originally scheduled to travel from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai to Frankfurt Airport. However, it was redirected to Erzurum Airport in Turkey as a precautionary measure. The aircraft landed safely at 7:05 p.m. local time.

Vistara's announcement came as the airline informed passengers and the public about the change in the flight's course. The airline emphasized that the diversion was made solely for safety reasons and that there were no immediate threats reported.

This incident is still developing, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.