Multiple Bomb Threats Made Against Flights Across Europe for 2nd Time This Week

At least five airlines received threats against their aircraft, just two days after a similar spate of hoaxes caused disruption across the continent.

Multiple Bomb Threats Made Against Flights Across Europe for 2nd Time This Week

TL;DR

  • Multiple flights in Europe received bomb threats on November 5th.
  • This is the second instance of apparent bomb hoaxes disrupting European air travel this week.
  • None of the threats, from November 5th or November 3rd, have been genuine.
  • The threats have forced numerous planes to make unscheduled landings or be escorted by fighter jets.
  • An Aer Lingus flight from Dublin to Rome was diverted to Évreux airport, west of Paris, as a security precaution.