United Airlines flight from Tel Aviv to Newark diverted to Athens after strange smell

A United Airlines flight from Tel Aviv to Newark was diverted to Athens after a strange smell was detected in the cabin. The aircraft squawked emergency code 7700 and landed safely with no injuries.

United Airlines flight UA168, which departed from Tel Aviv to Newark in the New York area, was diverted in the early morning hours of Monday to Athens International Airport following an unusual odor detected in the passenger cabin during the flight. The aircraft carried 230 passengers and 13 crew members, and it landed safely in the Greek capital with no reports of injuries. The airline announced that it is working to arrange a replacement aircraft to continue the passengers' journey to the United States. The decision to change the flight's route was made after an unusual smell was noticed inside the cabin. The aircraft landed safely at Athens International Airport, with all 243 passengers and crew members on board emerging from the incident unharmed. No medical treatment or injuries were reported among those present. After landing, United Airlines began preparations to continue the flight and stated that it is working to provide a replacement aircraft so that passengers can reach their original destination, Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey.