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Multiple Planes Targeted by Bomb Threats Across Europe

Multiple Planes Targeted by Bomb Threats Across Europe

Summary

Suspected bomb threats affected several planes in Europe on Thursday. An Aer Lingus flight from Dublin to Rome diverted to a military base in France, where bomb disposal teams began examining the aircraft; all passengers and crew were safe.

Key Facts

  • The Aer Lingus flight was carrying 151 passengers and six crew members.
  • The flight, EI402, was traveling from Dublin to Rome and diverted to Normandy as a security precaution.
  • French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s office said military bomb disposal teams were examining the plane.
  • Other planes heading for Bulgaria and Poland were also affected by suspected threats.
  • On Tuesday, seven flights received hoax bomb threats.
  • Tuesday’s threats led to searches and diversions, and one plane received an escort from the Italian air force until landing.
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