Jerusalem, 9 November, 2026 (TPS-IL) — United Airlines Flight 168 from Tel Aviv to Newark diverted to Athens and landed safely after a burning smell in the passenger cabin prompted an emergency declaration.
The diversion to Athens International Airport was ordered over concerns about a possible technical malfunction or fire. Passengers disembarked normally, and no injuries were reported.
United confirmed the diversion, saying it was arranging an alternative flight to continue the journey to Newark. The airline did not identify the source of the smell.
An inspection found no fire aboard, but the aircraft was referred for further maintenance checks.
