Wave of Bomb Threats to Flights in Europe: Dozens of Flights Diverted; No Cargo Found

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At least 25 flights across Europe received bomb threats in the second wave within three days. An Aer Lingus flight from Dublin to Rome was diverted to the French air force base at Avord after a bomb alert on the aircraft, and passengers and crew were evacuated safely. The office of the French prime minister confirmed the incident and said authorities were monitoring the situation.

The wave of threats expanded during the week. A Wizz Air plane en route from Milan to Warsaw was diverted to Vienna, and four aircraft heading to Prague were diverted from their routes. In Bucharest, a KLM flight from Amsterdam to Tel Aviv landed after a bomb alert on the aircraft, and passengers were taken off for searches. According to the report, the flight stopped there to change crews.

Czech police said threats had been received about bombs planted on aircraft taking off from and landing at Prague airport. No explosives were found in searches conducted so far, and who is behind the threats is still unknown.