Two UK airports received threats as bomb alerts impact flights across Europe

Two UK airports, Heathrow and Birmingham, received threats that were deemed not credible, allowing flights to continue as normal. Bomb alerts caused diversions across Europe, including flights from Dublin, Copenhagen, Helsinki, Madrid, Milan, and Warsaw. EasyJet reported two flights to Prague being met by police, while no concerns were found after searches.

A Heathrow spokesperson stated that safety and security were top priorities, and a multi-agency response was initiated upon receiving the threat. One flight from Dublin to Rome was diverted to a military air base in France, with passengers disembarking normally. The bomb threats were traced back to anti-feminist groups, and the UK government and authorities emphasized the robustness of their aviation security systems and the seriousness of treating any potential threats.