What happened
Multiple European flights were disrupted on Thursday due to bomb threats, with at least 20 flights affected. The threats led to several flights being diverted or escorted by fighter jets, although no explosives were found on any of the planes.
A flight from Ireland to Italy was diverted to a military base in western France, while a Finnair flight from Helsinki to Rome was escorted by a fighter jet. Other flights affected included those operated by Wizz Air, Polish Airlines LOT, and Ryanair.
The threats were made against flights across several European countries, including France, Italy, Poland, and Bulgaria. Authorities have reported that no explosives or suspicious items were found on any of the planes, and all passengers and crew members were safely evacuated.
The incidents have raised concerns about a possible coordinated effort to disrupt travel in Europe, with some experts suggesting that the threats may be a deliberate act. However, it remains unclear who or what may be behind the threats, and no authorities have confirmed a link between any of the incidents.
