# Bomb threats disrupt European flights again

> European flights face second wave of hoax bomb threats this week.
- Title: Bomb threats disrupt European flights again · CNBC | Shortify
- Summary: European flights face second wave of hoax bomb threats this week. European airlines report safe landings after bomb threats on Thursday, described as 'hoax'…
- Keywords: bomb threats, european flights, aer lingus, finnair, wizz air, polish airlines, hoax bomb threats, security checks, flight diversions, eu aviation security, CNBC
- Source: CNBC — https://cnbc.com/2026/11/05/bomb-threats-flights-europe.html
- Author: Sawdah Bhaimiya
- Published: 2026-11-05T15:26:06+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bomb threats, european flights, aer lingus, finnair, wizz air, polish airlines, hoax bomb threats, security checks, flight diversions, eu aviation security, news, world
## Bomb threats disrupt flights
Bomb threats affected flights across Europe on Thursday for the second time this week.
## 27 flights impacted
At least 27 different flights were impacted, with some forced to land unexpectedly and others escorted by fighter jets.
## Aer Lingus and Finnair affected
Aer Lingus, Finnair, and Wizz Air confirmed some flights were affected by bomb threats.
## Finnair flights cleared
Finnair said two flights received 'unfounded or hoax' bomb threats but landed safely with passengers disembarking.
## Wizz Air flights cleared
Wizz Air confirmed flights to Bucharest and Warsaw were subject to bomb threats with security checks clearing aircraft.
## EU security response
European Union activated aviation security information-sharing mechanism after bomb threats.
## Key takeaway

European airlines report safe landings after bomb threats on Thursday, described as 'hoax' by officials.