Bomb Threats on European Planes and Cruise Ship Spur Security Alerts

On November 3, bomb threats were reported on seven planes and a cruise ship across Europe, disrupting travel as airports temporarily closed for security checks. Authorities have yet to determine who made these threats or whether they are connected.

The incidents prompted diversions, emergency landings, and heightened security measures. Although no bombs were discovered, the threats led to significant travel delays.

Threats in Poland

Poland received an alert about a bomb on a LOT Polish Airlines flight from London Heathrow to Warsaw Chopin Airport. This plane diverted to Warsaw Modlin Airport, where all 181 passengers disembarked safely. Air operations were suspended until midday.

Meanwhile, another plane from Copenhagen also received a bomb threat and landed at Warsaw Chopin Airport without explosives being found, confirmed by an SAS Airlines spokesperson.

Rome Flights Affected

Two Ryanair flights at Rome Fiumicino Airport, one from Lisbon and the other from Dublin, faced bomb threats. An Aeroporti di Roma spokesperson stated the Dublin flight was escorted by the Italian Air Force. Experts conducted security procedures but found no explosives.

Reports in Bulgaria

Bulgarian authorities received threats on a Wizz Air flight from Italy and a Ryanair flight from Dublin. Both planes landed safely in Sofia, and no explosives were found.

Spanish Incident

In Spain, a bomb threat on a flight from Manchester led to activated security protocols at Murcia International Airport. The Spanish Civil Guard confirmed no explosives were present, and all 114 passengers and seven crew members disembarked safely.

Cruise Ship Threat in Greece

A bomb threat targeted an Israel-bound cruise ship at Syros port, Greece. Greek authorities reported an unknown individual claimed an explosive device was on the Crown Iris cruise ship’s hull. Searches by the Coast Guard, using a detection dog and diver, revealed no explosives.

The threats emerged a day after a reported bomb on a Wizz Air flight from London to Bulgaria, which was escorted by a Hungarian fighter jet.