Bomb threats hits at the least 25 passenger flights throughout Europe

World

By Linda Ikeji
5 November 2026, 8:15 pm

At least 25 passenger flights throughout Europe have been hit by bomb threats, triggering emergency landings, flight diversions, fighter jet escorts, and safety inspections at a number of airports.

The newest wave of threats occurred on Thursday, November 5, marking the second main sequence of bomb alerts throughout European aviation this week.

According to CBC, flights working between Ireland and Bulgaria have been amongst these affected, with incidents additionally reported in France, Spain, Poland, Denmark, Italy, the Czech Republic, Austria and Romania.

An Aer Lingus Airbus A320 travelling from Dublin to Rome was diverted to a French army airbase in Évreux after receiving a bomb menace. The plane landed safely with 151 passengers and 6 crew members on board, whereas bomb disposal specialists have been deployed to examine it.

Three Ryanair flights heading to Bulgaria from Copenhagen, Madrid and London have been additionally focused. Two landed in Sofia, whereas the London-bound flight was diverted to Plovdiv.

Meanwhile, Italian fighter jets escorted a Finnair flight from Helsinki to Rome following a bomb alert. Other affected plane included flights operated by Wizz Air, LOT Polish Airlines and Aegean Airlines.

Authorities in a number of international locations activated emergency safety procedures, with passengers and plane subjected to thorough inspections. No explosives have been found within the plane examined to date.

The newest incidents observe the same wave of bomb threats on Tuesday, when at the least seven passenger flights throughout Europe have been focused, forcing diversions, emergency landings and short-term airport disruptions.

Several European officers have beforehand accused Russia of orchestrating sabotage and different hybrid operations, though the European Union has cautioned that it’s too early to ascertain whether or not the most recent threats are linked or establish these behind them.

Russia and Iran have denied involvement in related alleged operations.