Bomb Hoaxes Disrupt European Skies, Exposing Security Gaps
Officials say the threats were hoaxes, but the searches and diversions caused disruption across multiple nations on Tuesday.
Several flights across Europe received alleged bomb threats on Tuesday, which turned out to be hoaxes, according to officials.
The bomb threats prompted searches and diversions, and in one case an escort by the Italian Air Force until landing, according to officials.
BBC News reports that seven flights across Europe were targeted by bomb threats and planes in Poland, Spain, Bulgaria and Italy were checked for explosives following separate threats.
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Bomb threats target seven flights across Europe
Planes in Poland, Spain, Bulgaria and Italy have been checked for explosives following separate threats.
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Flights across Europe face disruption after false bomb threats
Several flights across Europe received alleged bomb threats Tuesday that ultimately turned out to be hoaxes but prompted searches, diversions and, in one case, an escort by the Italian Air Force until landing, officials said.
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- Several flights across Europe received alleged bomb threats on Tuesday, which turned out to be hoaxes, according to officials.
- The bomb threats prompted searches and diversions, and in one case an escort by the Italian Air Force until landing, according to officials.
- Seven flights across Europe were targeted by bomb threats, according to BBC News.
- Planes in Poland, Spain, Bulgaria and Italy were checked for explosives following separate threats, according to BBC News.
- Tuesday
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