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An Emirates flight to New York was forced to turn aro The passengers were taken off the Dubai-bound plane, EK 210, after it taxied along the runway - only for the captain to inform them there was a technical problem, and explain they were returning to the gate, said.
The passengers disembarked, were searched, and then boarded again, with the plane taking off several hours later. 
The New York-bound plane remains on the tarmac in Athens, with all passengers having disembarked safely. 
An Emirates flight from Greece to New York was forced to return to Athens on Thursday after authorities in Greece ordered the plane back over 'security concerns.' Pictured is stock photo of an unrelated Emirates flight
The U.S. bound-plane, a Boeing 777, took off as planned at 5:20pm.
The aircraft was above Sardinia when the pilots were informed that they needed to turn back. 

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After receiving the request, the airport activated its crisis management team. 
The plane circled Sardinia several times - some reports suggested that Italian and French authorities refused to let the plane land - and then returned to Athens, flying a circuitous route and avoiding passing over Sicily or western Greece.
Unconfirmed reports suggested that two Greek F16 fighter jets accompanied the plane as it returned to Greek airspace.  
The plane landed safely in Athens, and the passengers disembarked. 
This is a developing story; please check back for further updates. 




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