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Krupa, J. (2026, November 6). European skies on high alert after hoax bomb threats this week – Europe live. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/nov/06/high-alert-hoax-bomb-threats-france-air-lingus-belgium-pope-leo-europe-live

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The Guardian · collected 2026-11-06 · by Jakub Krupa

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European airlines and airports are on high alert following a series of hoax bomb threats that led to at least 35 planes being searched or diverted this week. One incident involving an Aer Lingus flight from Dublin to Rome has drawn particular attention after the plane was diverted to Évreux military base despite a reported refusal by the pilot to land there, prompting the French military to scramble fighter jets. Authorities are questioning the pilot and co-pilot for their actions during the diversion, while Aer Lingus maintains that the crew acted professionally under challenging circumstances.
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An Airbus A320 plane flying from Dublin, Ireland, to Rome, Italy, was diverted to Évreux-Fauville Air Base in western France on November 4, 2026, following a bomb threat. The French Prime Minister's office confirmed the incident and stated that it is being monitored closely.

The flight had been carrying over 150 passengers, who were evacuated after the plane landed safely at the military airbase. This event comes days after a series of similar incidents across Europe, including one involving a Wizz Air flight from London Luton to Bulgaria, which also received a bomb threat and was escorted by a fighter jet.

Aviation experts emphasize that all such threats are treated seriously regardless of their credibility, leading to thorough searches and sometimes diversions. Aer Lingus confirmed the professionalism of the crew during this incident, highlighting safety as their top priority.

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🔮 Authorities will be hoping to see a quieter day today after yesterday’s disruptions.
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🔮 I will keep an eye on this for you.
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🔮 Poland’s Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights said on Saturday the legal basis for the temporary suspension was “questionable”, warning it would “not contribute” to restoring the court.
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Topics

Aer Lingus Dublin French Rome Évreux

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Aer Lingus ORG · 2× French NORP · 2× Évreux GPE · 2× Aer Lingus’ ORG · 1× Coutin PERSON · 1× Dublin GPE · 1× Guardian ORG · 1× ICI Normandie ORG · 1× Rome GPE · 1× Rémi Coutin PERSON · 1×

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In a statement to the Guardian, Aer Lingus backed the pilot, however, saying he and the crew acted “impeccably and thoroughly professional throughout” the incident. “Safety and the care of our passengers is Aer Lingus’ top priority and this was upheld professionally by the captain and crew of the aircraft throughout in what were very challenging circumstances,” the airline said.
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🔮 Authorities will be hoping to see a quieter day today after yesterday’s disruptions.
2026-11-06 · The Guardian
European skies on high alert after hoax bomb threats this week – Europe live · assertive framing

Claims (11 extracted, 2 hedged)

Airlines and airports across Europe are on high alert after a wave of hoax bomb threats targeted commercial flights this week, leaving at least 35 planes searched or diverted. asserted
wave → target → planes
Authorities will be hoping to see a quieter day today after yesterday’s disruptions. asserted
Authorities → hop → disruptions
But one of the incidents yesterday remains under closer scrutiny. asserted
one → remain → scrutiny
An Aer Lingus pilot who was flying from Dublin to Rome when the plane was diverted to the Évreux military base after a bomb threat is facing scrutiny from the French authorities after reportedly insisting on landing at a civilian airport. uncertain
plane → fly → airport
Évreux’s public prosecutor, Rémi Coutin, told ICI Normandie that the pilot’s apparent initial refusal to land where instructed prompted the French military to scramble two fighter jets to intercept the aircraft. asserted
refusal → tell → aircraft
The pilot and his co-pilot will be questioned to “understand what happened,” Coutin said, stressing that he could bring charges for refusing to cooperate with authorities. uncertain
he → question → authorities
In a statement to the Guardian, Aer Lingus backed the pilot, however, saying he and the crew acted “impeccably and thoroughly professional throughout” the incident. “Safety and the care of our passengers is Aer Lingus’ top priority and this was upheld professionally by the captain and crew of the aircraft throughout in what were very challenging circumstances,” the airline said. asserted
airline → back → aircraft
Elsewhere, we are expecting an update on the Belgian government as prime minister Bart De Wever meets King Philippe to discuss next steps after the collapse of budget negotiations. asserted
Wever → expect → negotiations
Pope Leo is also off to visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru in his first overseas trip since his lung surgery last month. asserted
Leo → visit → surgery
I will bring you all the updates here. asserted
I → bring → updates
It’s Friday, 6 November 2026, it’s Jakub Krupa here, and this is Europe Live. Good morning. asserted
this → ’ → ?
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