Bomb Threats Divert Flights Across Europe

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1. 5 Nov

   An Airbus A320 plane going from Dublin to Rome has been diverted to France's Evreux airbase following a bomb alert, the office of French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Thursday.

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• 5 Nov Defence Minister ‘extremely concerned’ over bomb hoaxes ahead of EU meetingIreland's Defence Minister Helen McEntee expressed concern over bomb hoaxes disrupting flights ahead of next week's European Political Community meeting in Dublin. The minister noted that four Ryanair flights were searched due to threats on Tuesday alone, two departing from Dublin Airport. With 55 heads of state expected for the event—Dublin’s largest-ever gathering of its kind—McEntee emphasized the ongoing…Evening Standard
• 5 Nov New wave of bomb threats hits passenger flights across EuropeOn Thursday morning, European airlines faced a second wave of bomb threats this week, leading to several emergency landings but no confirmed explosives found. Countries like Bulgaria saw three aircraft making unplanned stops due to the threats, while Czech, Italian, Polish authorities also reported incidents. Experts suggest these disruptions might be part of broader hybrid attacks aimed at undermining public…Dawn
• 5 Nov Multiple reported bomb threats to flights for second time in a weekOn Thursday morning, multiple flights received bomb threats, leading to a series of diversions including an A320 aircraft that was redirected to Evreux air base. The French Prime Minister’s Office reported that 151 passengers and six crew members were brought to safety, with the plane landing safely and bomb disposal teams intervening on site. Aer Lingus is assisting affected customers in reaching their final…Evening Standard
• 5 Nov Bomb threat diverts Dublin-Rome flight to FranceA Dublin-to-Rome Aer Lingus flight was diverted to Evreux airfield west of Paris after a suspected bomb threat. French military aircraft escorted the plane, and a bomb squad secured the airport upon landing. The flight carried 151 passengers and six crew members who were moved to safety. This incident follows several other European flights that faced similar threats earlier in the week, including those near Warsaw…Al Jazeera
• 5 Nov Breaking: More bomb threats divert planes across EuropeToday, multiple flights across Europe faced bomb threats, leading to emergency landings and diversions. In Bulgaria, three planes from Copenhagen, Madrid, and London made unscheduled stops; two landed in Sofia and one in Plovdiv. Italy reported issues with a Finnair flight from Helsinki to Rome and a Wizz Air flight from Milan to Warsaw, which was diverted to Vienna. An Airbus A320 flying from Dublin to Rome was…ABC News (AU)
• 5 Nov Bomb threat forces Ireland-Italy flight to divert to French airbaseA flight from Ireland to Italy was diverted to a French airbase after receiving a bomb threat. This incident is part of several recent hoax bomb threats affecting flights across Europe, leading to searches and diversions. The prime minister's office confirmed they are closely monitoring the situation but did not provide additional details.South China Morning Post
• 5 Nov Bomb threat forces Aer Lingus Dublin-Rome flight to divert to a French military air baseA flight from Dublin to Rome operated by Aer Lingus was diverted to a French military air base in Evreux, Normandy due to a bomb threat. The plane landed safely with all 151 passengers and six crew members unharmed. Military personnel are currently inspecting the aircraft for any threats.Toronto Star
• 5 Nov Bomb threat diverts Aer Lingus plane flying from Dublin to RomeAer Lingus flight from Dublin to Rome was diverted to Évreux Air Base in France after receiving a bomb threat. The Airbus A320 carried 151 passengers and six crew members; they landed safely with French military assistance, and the plane is being inspected by a bomb squad. This incident follows several other recent threats across Europe that have caused disruptions but found no explosives.ABC News (AU)
• 5 Nov ‘Bomb alert’ diverts Rome-bound passenger planeOn Thursday, a passenger plane from Dublin to Rome was diverted to an air force base in Normandy, France, following a reported bomb alert. Aer Lingus confirmed that flight EI402 landed safely as a security precaution. This incident is part of at least nine flights across Europe facing bomb threats this week, although no explosives were found.NBC News
• 5 Nov Dublin-Rome flight lands in France amid bomb threatAn Airbus A320 flying from Dublin to Rome was diverted to an airbase near Evreux in France after receiving a bomb threat on Thursday. The French Prime Minister's office confirmed the incident while monitoring the situation. This event comes as part of recent security concerns following similar threats against other European flights this week, leading to several emergency landings.Deutsche Welle

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