Multiple European flights face bomb threats for second time this week
Several flights across Europe have faced bomb threats, officials have said.
European flights have experienced bomb threats for the second consecutive week, prompting officials to take emergency measures. An Aer Lingus Airbus A320 departing Dublin on Thursday morning encountered a security issue, prompting a diversion to Evreux air base in northern France. Finnish carrier Finnair also reported a bomb threat against a plane on its Helsinki-to-Rome route, which received escort from air force jets before landing as planned.
These incidents follow a series of threats against eight European flights, including two UK departures, just days prior. Despite searches, no explosives were discovered on any of the planes. Aer Lingus confirmed that flight EI402 from Dublin to Rome was diverted to Normandy due to a security precaution and landed safely. Wizz Air's Milan-Warsaw flight also issued an emergency alert before diverting to Vienna, though the exact reason remains undisclosed.
On Tuesday, seven planes underwent searches following bomb threats, including two UK-bound flights from Manchester and London Heathrow, as well as two Ryanair flights from Dublin and Lisbon. While all flights were searched, no explosives were found, and police bomb disposal experts conducted standard security protocols to ensure passenger and crew safety. The UK government labeled the incidents as "malicious hoax threats."
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