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Bomb threat on flight to Italy as jet diverts over France – days after string of hoaxes sparked chaos at European airports
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New reports say three Ryanair aircraft made emergency landings in Bulgaria after bomb threats, while alerts were also reported on flights from Milan to Warsaw and Helsinki to Rome. These incidents add to a series of threats disrupting European air travel, though the article does not confirm whether any of the alerts were credible.
An Aer Lingus flight from Dublin to Rome diverted to Évreux airbase in France after signalling a general emergency about 90 minutes after take-off on Thursday. The French Prime Minister’s office said it was monitoring the situation; passengers were told the threat was considered non-credible and that the aircraft would be searched. At least seven flights were targeted on Tuesday, including a Dublin-to-Sofia service carrying 185 passengers, which was searched on arrival.
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In short
- Three Ryanair aircraft landed in Bulgaria after bomb threats.
- An Aer Lingus flight diverted to a French airbase.
- A spate of alerts has disrupted European flights.
How this story developed
- 9 minutes ago New reports say three Ryanair aircraft made emergency landings in Bulgaria after bomb threats, while alerts were also reported on flights from Milan to Warsaw and Helsinki to Rome.
- 23 minutes ago A bomb alert prompted an Aer Lingus flight from Dublin to Rome to divert to Évreux airbase in France on Thursday. The French Prime Minister’s office said it was monitoring the situation; the incident adds to a recent series of threats disrupting European flights.
- 1 hour ago An Airbus A320 flying from Dublin to Rome was diverted to Évreux airbase in France after a bomb alert, according to the French Prime Minister’s office.
- The Guardian Aer Lingus flight to Rome diverted to military base after latest bomb threat, France says – Europe live
- Al Jazeera Bomb threat diverts Dublin-Rome flight to France
- Le Monde Dublin-Rome flight diverted to France over bomb threat
- France 24 Dublin-Rome flight diverted to French military base over bomb threat
- CNA Dublin-Rome flight diverted to France over bomb threat
- Daily Mail Bomb threat on flight to Italy as jet diverts over France – days after string of hoaxes sparked chaos at European airports
Where outlets differ
Left-leaning outlets 3
- Aer Lingus flight to Rome diverted to military base after latest bomb threat, France says – Europe liveThe Guardian
- Bomb threat diverts Dublin-Rome flight to FranceAl Jazeera
- Dublin-Rome flight diverted to France over bomb threatLe Monde
Only here: lingus, europe
Centre outlets 2
- Dublin-Rome flight diverted to French military base over bomb threatFrance 24
- Dublin-Rome flight diverted to France over bomb threatCNA
Only here: french
Right-leaning outlets 1
Only here: italy, days, string, hoaxes, sparked
Every side used: flight, bomb, threat, france
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Explained simply
Aer Lingus is Ireland’s main airline, and its flight EI420 was travelling from Dublin to Rome, the Italian capital. A bomb alert is a warning that an aircraft may contain an explosive device; such warnings are checked by police and aviation authorities, even when their accuracy is not yet known.
European flights cross several countries, so a threat can involve authorities in more than one place. France, where the aircraft diverted, has a role in handling the incident, while Ireland and Italy are also connected through the flight’s departure and destination.
Recent threats have led to aircraft being diverted, searched or delayed at airports across Europe. These incidents matter because security checks can disrupt travel and require coordination between airlines, airports and national authorities.
Coverage · 6 sources
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- Daily MailRightBomb threat on flight to Italy as jet diverts over France – days after string of hoaxes sparked chaos at European airports
- The GuardianLeftAer Lingus flight to Rome diverted to military base after latest bomb threat, France says – Europe live
- Al JazeeraLeftBomb threat diverts Dublin-Rome flight to France
- Le MondeLeftDublin-Rome flight diverted to France over bomb threat
- France 24CentreDublin-Rome flight diverted to French military base over bomb threat
- CNACentreDublin-Rome flight diverted to France over bomb threat