Multiple European flights face bomb hoaxes, all cleared without incident
On 3 Nov, bomb threats triggered diversions, inspections and temporary airport closures across Europe, but police and bomb‑disposal teams found no explosives on any aircraft. The alerts affected at least seven flights, including Ryanair services from Lisbon, Dublin and Manchester, a LOT flight from London, and Wizz Air routes to Sofia, as well as a cruise ship bound for Israel. No injuries were reported and all passengers were eventually released after thorough checks.
Key facts
- The Dublin‑to‑Sofia Ryanair flight carried 185 passengers, per Bulgaria’s transport ministry.
- A Wizz Air flight from Milan/Bergamo to Sofia had 176 passengers and was inspected after a threat.
- A Ryanair flight from Manchester to Murcia had 121 people on board and was checked in Spain.
- LOT’s London‑Heathrow to Warsaw flight was diverted to Modlin Airport, causing a several‑hour shutdown.
- The Italian Air Force escorted a Ryanair flight to Rome until it landed safely.
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Why it matters
Highlights coordinated security responses to aviation hoaxes across Europe.
What changed
First published from The Times of India, Anadolu Agency, The Local Sweden, RTÉ News and ABC News (US)