A Vistara flight from Delhi to Frankfurt was forced to return due to a bomb threat that led Afghanistan authorities to deny airspace access. The Boeing 787 with over 240 passengers landed safely back in Delhi.

Afghanistan authorities on Sunday did not permit a Frankfurt-bound Vistara plane to use its airspace as there was a bomb threat, forcing the aircraft to return to Delhi, according to sources. The flight UK25 from the national capital to Frankfurt in Germany was operated with a Boeing 787 aircraft and had more than 240 people onboard,

Vistara flight UK17 from Delhi to London was diverted to Frankfurt due to a bomb threat received via social media. The aircraft landed safely, and after security checks, it will continue its journey,