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Seven aircraft searched after suspected threats prove to be hoaxes
Authorities inspected seven passenger planes across Europe after suspected bomb threats, including two flights from the UK. No explosives were found, and the threats have been cleared; officials are assessing whether the incidents were connected or intended to disrupt air travel.
The planes were checked in Italy, Spain, Poland and Bulgaria, with two Ryanair flights searched in Rome after anonymous tips. A Manchester to Murcia flight was evacuated on the runway, while a Heathrow flight bound for Warsaw was diverted to Modlin airport, which briefly closed. The UK government called the incidents malicious hoax threats.
In short
- Seven planes were checked after suspected threats.
- No explosives were found on the inspected flights.
- Authorities are assessing whether the incidents were linked.
Explained simply
Airline bomb threats are reports that an aircraft may contain an explosive device. Police and airport authorities must assess each report, often by searching the plane and moving passengers to safety; checks can delay or divert flights even when nothing dangerous is found.
Ryanair is a budget airline based in Ireland, while the flights mentioned here were travelling between the UK and other European countries. Airports and law enforcement agencies in Italy, Spain, Poland and Bulgaria handled checks, alongside UK authorities. Officials are examining whether the reports were linked, as threats can affect passengers, airline operations and airport services across borders.
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Originally published by BBC World as “Bomb threats target seven flights across Europe”.