Wave of bomb threats on flights in Europe

Security authorities in several European countries have dealt with a series of false bomb threats on passenger flights over the past few days.

Gatwick Airport, 2013 · Photo: Mike McBey · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

A wave of bomb threats against passenger flights has shaken Europe, according to reports from Walla and Polsat News. Over the past day, several flights received warnings, following similar incidents earlier this week. The threats led to flight diversions, emergency landings, and the deployment of security forces at various airports. In Italy, fighter jets were scrambled to escort a passenger plane that landed safely. Security sweeps in all cases confirmed the threats were hoaxes, and no explosives were found, nor were any injuries reported. Further details regarding the identities of those responsible have not yet been released.