Flights across Europe face disruption after false bomb threats
Several flights across Europe received alleged bomb threats Tuesday that ultimately turned out to be hoaxes but prompted searches, diversions and, in one case, an escort by the Italian Air Force until landing, officials said.
TL;DR
- Several flights across Europe received bomb threats on Tuesday.
- The threats were ultimately determined to be hoaxes.
- The false threats led to searches and diversions of flights.
- One flight was escorted by the Italian Air Force until landing.