A wave of bomb threats has disrupted air travel across Europe, affecting nearly 30 passenger flights on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Several aircraft were forced to make emergency or unscheduled landings, while others were escorted by fighter jets as a security precaution. Airlines including Ryanair, Aer Lingus, Wizz Air, Finnair and LOT were among those affected, with incidents reported in France, Bulgaria, Italy, Spain, Poland, Romania and other European countries.
One of the major incidents involved an Aer Lingus flight travelling from Dublin to Rome, which was diverted to a French military airbase near Évreux following a bomb threat. In Bulgaria, fighter jets escorted three passenger aircraft, while several other flights were searched by security officials after receiving warnings. Passengers were temporarily evacuated from some aircraft as police and specialist security teams carried out inspections. So far, the reported inspections have not uncovered any explosives.
Authorities have not identified those responsible for the threats, and no organisation or country has officially claimed responsibility. Security experts say the incidents could involve coordinated activity or copycat threats, although no connection has been established. The repeated alerts have raised concerns about aviation security and possible wider cyber and sabotage activities across Europe. Officials continue to investigate, while airlines and airports have strengthened precautionary security measures.
