Bomb threats disrupted at least 27 flights across Europe on Thursday, Nov. 5, prompting diversions, groundings, emergency landings and evacuations; some countries scrambled fighter jets. Passengers in Italy, Poland and Spain faced checks and delays. No explosives were found and all planes landed safely. Two broadcasters also received threats.
WHO:
Airlines, passengers and broadcasters targeted by bomb threats
WHAT:
Bomb threats disrupted at least 27 flights across Europe, prompting diversions, groundings, emergency landings and evacuations. Passengers in Italy, Poland and Spain faced security checks and delays, and some countries scrambled fighter jets. No explosive devices were found and all planes landed safely. Two broadcasters also received security threats; newsrooms in Ireland and Bulgaria were among those targeted. European officials are investigating renewed threats against aircraft and airports.
WHEN:
Reported Nov 6, 2026 at 12:16 PM ET
WHERE:
Europe
WHY:
The threats were made to disrupt air travel; no further motive was given.
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