On November 5, 2026, multiple bomb threats targeting flights across Europe triggered emergency flight diversions and airport shutdowns. Aer Lingus Flight EI402, carrying 151 passengers and six crew from Dublin to Rome, was diverted to France’s Évreux-Fauville Air Base in Normandy after declaring an in-flight emergency. The French prime minister’s office closely monitored the situation, and French air force jets were scrambled immediately after the threat was received.
Security Responses in Bulgaria and Czech Republic
Bulgarian aviation authorities managed three separate bomb threat alerts on the same day, evacuating passengers while conducting thorough inspections of aircraft cargo and cabins. In the Czech Republic, police oversaw bomb threat
responses for four planes preparing emergency landings at Prague Airport. Czech police spokeswoman stated the threats had low credibility but emphasized that all necessary security measures were implemented, including pyrotechnic inspections after landing to maintain passenger safety.
Wizz Air and LOT Airlines Flight Responses
A Wizz Air flight operating from Milan Malpensa to Warsaw was rerouted to Vienna in response to a hoax bomb threat. The airline confirmed that the diversion followed established safety protocols. Meanwhile, LOT Airlines’ flight LO235 from Warsaw to Brussels underwent a crew-led onboard inspection, with a spokesperson confirming, “No suspicious items were found.” These actions joined a series of immediate safety checks
across various European flights facing similar threats that day.
Official Statements and Security Measures
The French prime minister’s office stated it monitored the Aer Lingus diversion in real time, coordinating closely with military and aviation authorities. Czech police reiterated that despite the low credibility of the threats, “all necessary security measures have been activated with minimal impact on passengers and airport operations,” adding, “After landing, all aircraft will undergo pyrotechnic inspections.” Wizz Air also affirmed their rerouting decision was “carried out in accordance with established safety protocols and procedures.” LOT Airlines’ spokesperson confirmed no suspicious items were discovered after onboard inspections.
Continuing Pattern of Threats and Investigations
The bomb threats on
November 5 followed a similar series of alerts earlier in the week, when seven flights and one cruise ship were targeted without any explosives found. European authorities initiated joint investigations to identify the threats’ origins, although no responsibility has yet been assigned. The incidents occurred amid heightened geopolitical tensions but without any direct attribution. Travel disruptions included shortened airport operations and localized delays due to extended security checks and evacuation procedures.
