Mayur MohtaMore than ten European airline flights faced security threats on Thursday, forcing most crews to make emergency landings across the continent, according to local media and police.
Wave of Threats Hits European Airspace
Security threats disrupted more than ten European airline flights on Thursday. Most of the affected planes had to make emergency landings, according to European media outlets and law enforcement agencies.
Dublin-Rome Flight Diverts to French Air Base
French media, citing local authorities, reported that an Aer Lingus flight from Dublin to Rome changed course after receiving a bomb threat. The aircraft landed at the Evreux military air base in Normandy. The airline confirmed the plane landed safely.
Three Jets Diverted Over Sofia Bomb Scares
Bulgarian broadcaster BNT reported that three planes heading toward Sofia were forced to land in Bulgaria after similar bomb threats. Media reports say the threats were sent by email.
LOT Flight Lands in Brussels After Warning
A LOT Polish Airlines flight from Warsaw landed at Brussels Airport following a suspicious message about the flight, Belgian news agency Belga reported. Police assessed the threat and decided no extra security steps were needed. The exact nature of the message has not been revealed.
Finnair Flights Hit by False Bomb Alerts
Finnish carrier Finnair reported two separate hoax bomb threats. One plane landed safely in Rome, while the second landed in Vienna without incident.
Four Prague-Bound Flights Targeted
Czech police said on social media that four flights heading to Prague received bomb threats. Authorities rated the danger as low but still activated standard security procedures as a precaution.
Wizz Air Flight Makes Emergency Stop in Vienna
Italian outlet Lapresse reported that a Wizz Air flight traveling from Milan to Warsaw made an emergency landing in Vienna. The crew acted after receiving a bomb threat message mid-flight.
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