Bomb threats on flights, cruise ship cause disruption in Europe; no devices found
Seven confirmed bomb threats in a single day impacting flights is exceptional, an aviation risk advisory firm said.
On Tuesday, bomb threats were made against at least seven flights and a cruise ship in Europe, disrupting travel plans at various airports, though no explosive devices were discovered. Warsaw Airport experienced a temporary shutdown, while an Israeli-bound cruise ship was searched in Greece for potential explosives. Despite the threats, no one claimed responsibility and authorities did not assign blame to any specific group.
The targeted flights included two to Warsaw, two to Sofia, two to Rome, one to Murcia in Spain, and an additional flight to Sofia that received a threat the previous day. Warsaw Airport officials escorted one of the flights to Rome, while the Italian Air Force was involved in ensuring the safety of the Italian passengers. No airlines responded to inquiries regarding the threats, leaving it unclear how they would handle similar situations in the future.
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