TEL AVIV- Delta Air Lines (DL) evacuated passengers from a flight arriving at Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), near Tel Aviv, on Tuesday, October 13, after authorities received an anonymous b*mb threat. The aircraft had departed John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York on Monday afternoon and landed in Israel at approximately 8:30 a.m. local time.
Passengers were escorted into the terminal while security personnel moved the aircraft to an isolated area for inspection. Authorities found no explosives during the search, and airport operations subsequently returned to normal.
Delta Flight Cleared After Security Search at Ben Gurion Airport
The incident began after authorities received a threat claiming that an explosive device was on board the Delta flight. Airport security personnel and other security forces responded after the aircraft landed at Ben Gurion Airport.
Passengers were quickly evacuated from the aircraft and taken into the terminal. Security teams moved the plane to an isolated area before conducting a detailed inspection of the aircraft and its surroundings.
Investigators searched the Airbus A330 for explosives and other suspicious items. Initial reports indicated that the threat was a suspected hoax, although authorities had not publicly identified its source.
The response followed heightened security concerns surrounding international flights arriving in Israel. Authorities treated the threat seriously and conducted the necessary checks before allowing normal airport operations to resume.
No Explosives Found on the Aircraft
The security inspection did not uncover any explosives. According to Ynet, an Israel Airports Authority spokesperson confirmed that the incident had ended without unusual findings.
“The incident has ended with no unusual findings. Operations have returned to normal,” the spokesperson said.
The authorities’ findings indicated that the aircraft was not carrying a b*mb. However, the available reports did not establish who made the threat or explain how it was communicated to authorities.
Reports also did not specify the total number of passengers and crew members on board when the evacuation took place. Delta Air Lines had not issued an official statement about the incident at the time of the initial reports.
Delta’s New York to Tel Aviv Flight Details
The flight departed New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) shortly after 3:30 p.m. on Monday, October 12. It arrived at Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) at approximately 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 13, local time.
Delta operates a daily nonstop service between JFK and Tel Aviv. The airline announced the resumption of the route from September 6, 2026, following a suspension of more than six months amid the conflict involving Israel, the United States and Iran.
The restored service uses the Airbus A330-900neo, according to Delta’s route announcement. The airline said the decision to resume flights followed a review of regional security conditions and that it would continue monitoring developments with aviation authorities and government agencies.
The evacuation temporarily interrupted the arrival process for the affected flight. However, authorities reported that normal airport operations had resumed after completing the security checks.
Recent Flydubai Incident Raises Security Concerns
The b*mb threat came amid increased scrutiny of aviation security in Israel following a separate incident involving flydubai Flight FZ1073 on September 30, 2026.
According to UAE authorities, an Omani co-pilot allegedly attacked the captain while the Boeing 737 MAX 8 was operating a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The captain managed to open the cockpit door, allowing passengers and other pilots to intervene and help regain control of the aircraft.
The flight made an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Investigations into the incident prompted questions about crew screening, security checks and the sharing of information among aviation authorities.
On October 4, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a review of security arrangements for foreign civil aviation operating flights to Israel. The review followed concerns raised by the alleged attack on the flydubai flight.
There is no reported evidence linking the Delta b*mb threat to the flydubai incident. Nevertheless, the latest evacuation highlights the importance of treating threats against commercial aircraft seriously, even when subsequent inspections find no explosives.
Authorities have not publicly confirmed who made the threat against the Delta flight. The reported inspection found no explosives, and airport operations returned to normal.
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