El Al's Boeing 737-900 diverts to Athens after fumes reported in galley

The aircraft remained on the ground for about three hours and was estimated to reach Tel Aviv with a delay of about four hours
03.04.16 / 10:41
El Al's Boeing 737-900 diverts to Athens after fumes reported in galley
03.04.16
El Al's Boeing 737-900 diverts to Athens after fumes reported in galley
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An El Al passenger plane Boeing 737-900, registration 4X-EHH en route to Tel Aviv from Madrid, Spain diverted from its scheduled route shortly after takeoff last Wednesday afternoon.

 

El Al's flight LY-396 was traveling with 94 people on board when it diverted to Athens after the crew reported fumes originating from a galley.

 

The Boeing 737-900 aircraft landed safely on the runway 03R at Athens International Airport about 18 minutes later.

 

The aircraft remained on the ground for about three hours, then continued the journey. It was estimated to reach Tel Aviv with a delay of about four hours.

 

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