United flight from Tel Aviv to New York diverted to Athens

Passengers on a United Airlines flight bound for the U.S. made an emergency landing in Athens due to a fire scare following reports of an unusual odor on board.

A United Airlines flight that departed from Tel Aviv to New York overnight was forced to make an unscheduled landing at Athens International Airport. According to reports by Israel National News and Maariv, the diversion occurred after an unusual odor was detected in the cabin, raising concerns of a potential fire on board the aircraft.

The passengers are currently in Athens awaiting a replacement aircraft to continue their journey to the United States. Further details regarding the incident have not yet been released.