A series of fake bomb threats has caused chaos in European air traffic, leading to mass delays and emergency evacuations at airports. In several countries, aircraft were forced to make emergency landings, and authorities inspected them for potential explosive devices. So far, there is no confirmation that a bomb was found in any of the aircraft.
In Poland, two passenger aircraft bound for Warsaw received bomb threats. One aircraft, a LOT flight from London, was diverted to Modlin Airport, which was closed for a security check. The other aircraft, which arrived from Copenhagen at Warsaw's main Chopin Airport, landed safely and was inspected. Warsaw-Modlin Airport reopened around midday, and air traffic there has been restored. Authorities are still inspecting the aircraft for a possible explosive device, while passengers and crew members wait for further decisions in the arrivals hall.
In Spain, a Ryanair aircraft flying from Manchester made an emergency landing at Murcia Airport in the south of the country due to a bomb threat. The Spanish Civil Guard confirmed that the threat was false, and authorities ruled out the presence of explosives in the aircraft, confirmed Francisco Lucas, the Spanish government representative in the Murcia region. According to him, there were 121 people on board, including crew members. Murcia Region International Airport is continuing with normal operations.
In Hungary, a Wizz Air aircraft on a flight from London had to make an emergency landing in Budapest, escorted by a Hungarian fighter jet, due to a similar threat. In Bulgaria, according to local media, an aircraft from Israel landed in Sofia after receiving a bomb threat via email.
The threats triggered a chain reaction at airports across Europe, with emergency evacuations and significant delays. Although some airports, such as Modlin and Murcia, have gradually normalised operations, aircraft inspections are still ongoing, and passengers are facing uncertainty and waiting.
