Bomb threats on board 7 flights across Europe cause disruptions

At least seven flights across Europe faced bomb threats on Tuesday, leading to airport disruptions without any explosive devices being found. The threats specifically targeted flights destined for Warsaw, Sofia, Rome, and Murcia Airport in Spain. Another flight to Sofia had received a similar threat the day prior. The Italian Air Force provided escort for one of the flights bound for Rome.

Following the threats, authorities took action at Warsaw's Chopin Airport. LOT Polish Airlines flight arriving from London was diverted to the nearby Modlin Airport, which had to be briefly closed for inspection. No suspicious devices were discovered during the inspection, and the airport reopened afterward.

In Hungary, a Wizz Air flight from London to Sofia was diverted to Budapest Airport following a bomb threat. Similarly, a Ryanair flight arriving from Manchester to Murcia Airport in Spain was met with a hoax bomb threat. Authorities cordoned off parts of the airport but later confirmed the report was false, restoring normal operations.

Two other Ryanair flights to Rome, one from Lisbon and one from Dublin, were also subjected to inspections following bomb threats. The Dublin-bound flight received escort from Italian Air Force jets until landing. While the alert level was raised, the airport continued to operate normally, with no impact on other flights.

Despite the incidents, no group has claimed responsibility for the bomb threats. Authorities have not pointed the finger at any specific party. The bomb threats on board seven flights across Europe resulted in significant disruptions, though no actual explosives were found.