Bomb Threat Forces Lufthansa Flight to Make Emergency U-Turn to Frankfurt

A Lufthansa flight en route to Hyderabad made an unplanned return to Frankfurt Airport following a bomb threat, the airline confirmed on Monday. Flight LH752 departed Germany at 14:14 local time Sunday, aiming to land at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport by Monday morning. However, its trajectory changed mid-flight due to the alarming threat.

Upon notification of the social media-based bomb warning, Lufthansa opted for extreme caution, prioritizing passenger and crew safety. Those affected by the disruption received overnight accommodations in Frankfurt, ready to embark for Hyderabad the following morning. The airline emphasized safety as their utmost concern.

The threat mirrored recent incidents including a British Airways flight returning to London over technical issues and an Air India flight making an emergency landing following a bomb scare. Airport officials in Hyderabad confirmed the reception of the threat and the subsequent procedures were in line with standard safety protocols.

(With inputs from agencies.)