OriginalSourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished14:41 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished14:41 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Flights across Europe hit by bomb threats that turned out to be hoaxes”
“Several flights across Europe received alleged bomb threats that ultimately turned out to be hoaxes but prompted searches, diversions and, in one case, an escort by the Italian Air Force until landing”
European flights targeted by bomb threats; no explosives found.
Key points
- Several flights across Europe received hoax bomb threats on Tuesday.
- Ryanair flights to Rome were escorted and searched; no explosives found.
- Polish LOT flight from London to Warsaw diverted to Modlin; later cleared.
- SAS flight from Copenhagen to Warsaw had runway closure and normal landing.
- Spanish authorities ruled out explosives on a Ryanair plane to Murcia; 121 aboard.
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