Europe flight disruptions: 20 planes targeted by hoax bomb threats for third day
Summary
Around 20 commercial flights across Europe were targeted by hoax bomb threats for a third consecutive day, prompting fighter jet escorts and diversions in countries including Italy, Bulgaria and France. No explosives were found and all targeted aircraft landed safely.
Key Points
- Around 20 flights across Europe were hit by hoax bomb threats, with at least five receiving fighter jet escorts and three being diverted.
- Authorities in Bulgaria, France, the UK and other countries reported similar threats, many aimed at low-cost carriers flying to or from Bulgaria, Italy and the Czech Republic.
- No explosives were found on any of the targeted aircraft, and all flights landed safely.
- European officials said it was too early to determine whether the incidents were linked, amid broader concerns about hybrid attacks.
