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The authorities are investigating the origin of the notices and maintaining inspection operations at the affected airports.
A new wave of false bomb threats Photo: EFE/Getty Images
A new wave of false bomb threats against commercial flights set off alarms in several European countries this Thursday, November 5, 2026.
The incidents, which add to the alerts registered since October 18 and that intensified during the last days, forced divert aircraft and activate safety protocols in airports of France, Belgium, Italy and Bulgaria. Aer Lingus, LOT, Finnair and Ryanair are among the airlines affected.
Follow the alerts at European airports minute by minute
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Thu 05.11.2026 – 10:38
At least 14 European flights receive false bomb threats for the third day in a row
At least 14 commercial flights in Europe received false bomb threats this Thursday, November 5, which caused detours, emergency landings and the deployment of military aircraft. The incidents mainly affected low-cost airlines and routes to or from Bulgaria, the Czech Republic and Italy.
According to AFPthe three planes that had to be diverted during this day They landed safely and inspections found no explosives.
With these new episodes, There have already been more than 20 false threats against flights in Europe during the week. Ryanair has been one of the most affected airlines, with at least seven flights reported.
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Thu 05.11.2026 – 08:25
Bomb threats affect flights to Sofia, Rome and Vienna
Alerts for possible explosives were extended to different trade routes in Europe. Among the affected flights Three Ryanair planes are found bound for Sofia, capital of Bulgariawhich they made emergency landings in that country and received escort by military fighter jets.
A threat was also reported against a Finnair flight that covered the route between Helsinki (Finland) and Rome (Italy), which was accompanied by Italian fighter planes until their arrival.
Other air services were also subject to warnings, which forced security procedures to be activated at different airports.
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Thu 05.11.2026 – 08:22
Aer Lingus flight between Dublin and Rome lands in France after bomb threat
The 157 occupants of Aer Lingus plane that was diverted due to a bomb threat while covering the route between Dublin (Ireland) and Rome (Italy) They are safe.
The aircraft landed at Évreux military air basein the Normandy region, northern Franceunder the escort of a French fighter. On board they traveled 151 passengers and six crew.
After landing, the security protocols to inspect the plane and discard the presence of explosives or other suspicious elements.
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Thu 05.11.2026 – 07:28
Czech Republic activates protocols for threats against four flights
Czech Police deploy security measures at Prague airport after receiving alerts about possible explosives on four aircraft. The planes They were subjected to specialized inspections.
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Thu 05.11.2026 – 06:20
False threats affect flights in six European countries
France, Italy, Belgium, Bulgaria, Poland and Denmark They reported alerts that forced them to activate security protocols and carry out inspections on different aircraft.
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