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Lufthansa Flight Returns to Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport

LufthansaLufthansa flight LH-1305 had to return and make an emergency landing at Ataturk Airport in Istanbul, Turkey, on May 10.

According to the airline, the plane, heading from Istanbul to Frankfurt, was turned back after the crew members noticed an unusual sound in the cargo hold. However, some media sources reported that emergency was declared due to a bomb warning.

The plane landed uneventfully and everyone aboard remained unharmed.

According to Michael Lamberti, of Lufthansa, “When the plane touched down, it was discovered that one part of the cargo compartment was not secured well.”

The flight resumed after some time.

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