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Seven reported bomb threats against European flights confirmed as false alarms – as it happened
Authorities confirmed that bomb threats against flights across Europe and a cruise ship in Greece were false alarms, with searches finding no explosives. The incidents disrupted airport operations and prompted security checks, but the affected planes landed safely and no injuries were reported.
On Tuesday, threats affected at least seven flights bound for Warsaw, Sofia, Rome and Murcia; another Sofia-bound flight was threatened the previous day. A Wizz Air flight to Sofia carried 176 passengers and a Ryanair flight there carried 186. Warsaw’s Modlin airport briefly closed while a diverted LOT flight was searched, and the Italian Air Force escorted a Dublin-to-Rome flight. A search of the Crown Iris cruise ship found no device, though further checks were planned.
In short
- Threats against European flights proved to be false alarms.
- At least seven flights and a Greek cruise ship were searched.
- Airports resumed normal operations after checks found no explosives.
Explained simply
Airlines operate international flights through a network of airports, so a security alert can affect passengers, crews and airport operations across several countries. Threats reported during a journey are passed to the relevant authorities, who may divert a plane, escort it or search it after landing.
Police and airport security teams investigate whether a threat is credible, including by checking the aircraft and its surroundings for dangerous items. These checks can delay or disrupt travel even when no device is found; the incidents described involved flights serving several European cities and a cruise ship in Greece.