From ABC7 New York · · 1m 20s
European Air Traffic Faces Bomb Threats After Hoaxes
European flights diverted as bomb threats surge following a week of hoaxes.
In brief
European flights diverted as bomb threats surge following a week of hoaxes. European air traffic faced multiple bomb threats targeting flights across several countries, with no injuries but disruptions to travel. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Bomb Threats Target European Flights
European air traffic faced multiple bomb threats targeting flights across several countries this week.
French Prime Minister Reports Four Threats
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said four new bomb threats were made against aircraft flying over French territory.
Prague to Bucharest Flight Diverted
A Romanian carrier Tarom flight from Prague to Bucharest received a bomb threat but landed safely at its destination.
Ryanair Flight Under Security Check
Portuguese police conducted security inspections on a Ryanair flight from Lisbon to Rome after a bomb threat.
WizzAir Flight Diverted to Venice
A WizzAir flight from Prague to Rome was diverted to Venice after a bomb alert and passengers evacuated.
Copenhagen Airport Security Measures
Copenhagen police conducted a second day of security checks at the airport following bomb threats.
Czech Police Investigate Threats
Czech police said necessary security measures were taken at Prague’s Vaclav Havel Airport with minimal impact on operations.
Nine Flights Threatened
Airport officials reported nine flights threatened, including arrivals from Denmark, Spain, and Britain and departures to the Netherlands, Cyprus, Romania, Italy, and Britain.
What to remember
European air traffic faced multiple bomb threats targeting flights across several countries, with no injuries but disruptions to travel.
