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World · November 5, 2026

More Than 10 Planes Targeted by Bomb Threats Across Europe

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A wave of bomb threats on Thursday forced multiple commercial flights to divert or make emergency landings across Europe, marking the second such series of incidents within a week. Major carriers affected included Aer Lingus, Finnair, Ryanair, LOT Polish Airlines, and Wizz Air. An Aer Lingus flight traveling from Dublin to Rome was diverted to a military air base in Normandy, France, where bomb disposal teams examined the aircraft; all 157 people on board were reported safe. Other incidents included a Finnair flight escorted by Italian fighter jets into Rome and multiple Ryanair flights landing safely in Bulgaria after receiving threats. Authorities have not yet identified those responsible for the alerts, which follow a similar spate of at least seven threats reported earlier in the same week.

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Reported across the spectrum

  • Multiple flights in Europe were diverted or made emergency landings on Thursday due to bomb threats.
  • This is the second time in one week that such a series of threats has occurred.
  • An Aer Lingus flight from Dublin to Rome diverted to a military base in Normandy, France.
  • A Finnair flight from Helsinki to Rome was targeted by a bomb threat.
  • Three aircraft landed safely in Bulgaria (Sofia and Plovdiv) following threats.
  • No injuries were reported and all passengers on diverted flights were confirmed safe.
  • The Aer Lingus flight carried 151 passengers and 6 crew members.

Reported by only some outlets

  • Newsweek reports that more than 10 planes were targeted in total.
  • CNN and Newsweek identify Scandinavian Airlines and Wizz Air among the affected carriers.
  • Newsweek and the New York Post report that French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s office is monitoring the situation and dispatched bomb disposal teams.
  • CNN reports that Italian fighter jets escorted the Finnair flight to Rome Fiumicino Airport.
  • The New York Post identifies the Sofia landing site as Vasil Levski Airport and names Plovdiv Airport CEO Krassimir Peshev.
  • Newsweek specifies a Wizz Air flight from Milan to Warsaw diverted to Vienna, Austria.

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