Flight from Tel Aviv to New York Lands in Athens Over Unusual Smell

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A United Airlines flight that took off from Ben Gurion Airport for Newark landed in Athens after an unusual smell was noticed in the passenger cabin. There were 230 passengers and 13 crew members on board. The plane landed safely with no casualties.

The plane broadcast emergency code 7700 during the flight, and according to one passenger's account, there were strange noises and no lighting during the landing. A smell of burning was noticed in the passenger cabin, but after landing an inspection of the plane was carried out and no fire was found.

The airline is working to provide a replacement aircraft that will allow passengers to continue on their way to the United States.