Turkish Airlines Flight Diverts to Entebbe Due to Safety Issues
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Synopsis
A Turkish Airlines flight from Uganda to Istanbul returned safely to Entebbe due to safety concerns. The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority confirmed that all 269 passengers were unharmed and that standard safety protocols were followed.
Key Takeaways
- Flight TK612 was diverted back to Entebbe
- All 269 passengers on board were safe
- Safety precautions are standard in aviation
- Turkish Airlines serves 352 destinations
- It has been part of Star Alliance since 2008
Kampala, Jan. 26 (NationPress) A Turkish Airlines aircraft, operating as flight TK612, which was bound for Istanbul from Uganda's Entebbe International Airport, was unable to reach its designated destination due to safety concerns, as reported by an aviation regulatory authority on Sunday.
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), the government’s aviation regulatory body, announced via X that the A333 model aircraft successfully returned and landed back at Entebbe International Airport at 1050 hours on Sunday after circling in Ugandan airspace for over three hours to decrease fuel to a safe landing weight, as stated by Xinhua news agency.
The UCAA confirmed that all 269 passengers aboard were unharmed. While the regulator did not disclose the specific safety issue, it emphasized that "the precautionary measures implemented are standard safety protocols within the aviation sector."
As of June 2024, Turkish Airlines, the national carrier of Turkey, operates scheduled flights to 352 destinations worldwide (including cargo) across Europe, Asia, Oceania, Africa, and the Americas.
The airline uniquely offers non-stop service to more destinations from a single airport than any other airline globally and operates flights to 131 countries, surpassing all other carriers.
With a fleet of 24 cargo aircraft, its cargo division, Turkish Cargo, services 82 destinations.
Additionally, the airline has a low-cost subsidiary named AJet.
The corporate headquarters of Turkish Airlines are located at Istanbul Atatürk Airport in Yesilkoy, Bakırkoy, Istanbul, while the primary hub is Istanbul Airport in Arnavutkoy. The airline has been a member of the Star Alliance network since April 1, 2008.
