Multiple flights in Europe diverted because of bomb threats after earlier hoaxes

Multiple flights in Europe made emergency landings on Thursday after being diverted because of bomb threats, authorities said. The incidents followed hoax bomb threats earlier this week that prompted searches, diversions and, in one case, a military escort.

Multiple flights in Europe diverted because of bomb threats after earlier hoaxes

TL;DR

  • Several flights in Europe were diverted on Thursday due to bomb threats.
  • These diversions led to emergency landings for the affected flights.
  • The incidents follow similar hoax bomb threats that occurred earlier in the week.
  • Previous hoaxes resulted in searches, diversions, and a military escort on one occasion.