Europe Flights Bomb Threats
An Aer Lingus Airbus A320 aircraft is seen at Evreux military air base after a flight from Dublin to Rome was diverted to France amid reports of bomb threats targeting multiple flights across Europe, in Evreux, France, Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026.
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Multiple flights in Europe have been targeted by bomb threats, causing emergency landings and military escorts. More than a dozen flights from cities like Copenhagen, Dublin and Madrid were affected Thursday. Most were diverted for emergency landings, but some landed safely at their destinations. Inspections have not found any hazardous materials. The threats come amid increased geopolitical tensions and other disruptions. A flight from Dublin to Rome was diverted to a French military base, while Italian jets escorted a Finnair flight from Helsinki to Rome. Authorities have warned that hybrid threats are on the rise.
Flights across Europe were diverted or made emergency landings after being targeted by bomb threats on Thursday. Authorities report no hazardous materials found during inspections. The incidents follow earlier hoax threats this week that caused diversions and even a military escort. Over a dozen flights were targeted, including those from cities like Copenhagen and Dublin. Finnair confirmed two of its flights received threats but landed safely. Czech police were deployed to Prague’s airport for four planes after receiving explosive device threats. Searches found nothing suspicious. The threats occur amid rising geopolitical tensions in Europe.
