A TURKISH AIRLINES JET RETURNS TO ISTANBUL AFTER BEING UNABLE TO LAND IN BENGHAZI

 

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A Turkish Airlines (THY) passenger jet returned to Istanbul on Friday after being unable to land at the Benghazi Airport in Libya due to concerns of security. 

The THY jet departed from Istanbul's Ataturk International Airport at 07.30 hours on Friday with 121 passengers on board and travelled to Benghazi. 

However, the THY jet could not land at the Benghazi Airport as the airport was shut down due to violent incidents in Benghazi.

13/09/2012  :   Daily News Egypt.

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