Series of bomb threats disrupt European aviation

On Tuesday and Thursday, numerous passenger flights across Europe, including Poland, Bulgaria, Italy, Spain, Belgium, and France, were targeted by a wave of bomb threats. These alerts led to emergency landings, diversions, and significant airport disruptions. Notable incidents included a LOT Polish Airlines Boeing 737 carrying 181 passengers that diverted to Warsaw-Modlin airport, and a Ryanair flight from Manchester to Murcia with 121 people on board. Additional threats targeted flights to Sofia from Copenhagen, Madrid, and London, forcing landings in Sofia and Plovdiv.

Authorities initiated immediate security screenings for all affected aircraft. While initial operations caused temporary airport closures, such as at Modlin, no explosive devices were discovered in any of the incidents. The European Commission is monitoring the situation but has stated it is premature to determine if the threats are coordinated or linked. Local ministries, including those in Bulgaria, have launched investigations to identify the sources of these threats, which were reportedly delivered via email. While security procedures remain heightened, normal airport operations have largely resumed across the affected regions.