Bomb threats disrupt flights across Europe, no explosive devices found
Summary
Bomb threats targeting at least seven flights and an Israel-bound cruise ship prompted searches and temporary airport disruptions across Europe on Tuesday. All targeted planes landed safely, and authorities reported finding no explosives; officials did not identify who made the threats or assign blame.Key Facts
- Airlines affected included Ryanair, Wizz Air, Scandinavian Airlines and LOT Polish Airlines.
- Ryanair appeared to be the most heavily affected, with four flights targeted.
- Warsaw Chopin Airport closed a runway while officials inspected a Scandinavian Airlines flight; Warsaw Modlin Airport also closed temporarily after a threat involving a LOT flight.
- Two Italian Air Force Eurofighter jets escorted a Ryanair flight from Dublin to Rome’s Fiumicino Airport, where it landed safely.
- Authorities inspected Ryanair flights in Spain and Bulgaria and a Wizz Air flight in Sofia; no explosives were found.
- Police in the United Kingdom said they received threats involving four aircraft at Heathrow and another flight at Manchester, but identified no security issues after checks.
- The incidents followed a Monday threat against a Wizz Air flight from London to Sofia, which diverted to Budapest and landed safely.
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