Europe: What we know about the hoax bomb threats disrupting flights
Headline from France 24 · First reported Nov 5, 7:44 PM ET () · Updated Nov 7, 4:01 AM ET · 12 sources, 20 articles
What's being reported
Dozens of European flights have been disrupted this week after bomb threats were sent in to various airports, with fighter planes escorting many civilian aircraft after threats were called in mid-flight.
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Left5
Bomb Threats in Europe Probably a Coordinated Campaign, Ireland Says
Multiple flights in Europe were disrupted and several newsrooms in Ireland were evacuated after false bomb threats, the latest of a series of security incidents.
Further bomb threats disrupt at least another 18 flights across Europe
Media organisations in Ireland and UK also affected as apparently coordinated effort to cause chaos continues A fresh wave of bomb threats disrupted air traffic across Europe on Friday but the affected aircraft landed safely and searches revealed no explosive devices. The latest alerts affected at…
‘Clock is ticking’: European TV channels targeted in wave of hoax bomb threats
Bomb threats warning “the clock is ticking” were sent to TV stations across Europe on Friday, prompting evacuations and programming to be suspended. Warnings were sent to Irish broadcaster RTE, Britain’s Sky, Bulgarian private station Nova TV and others, the companies said. No bombs were found at…
European flights and broadcasters are targeted with another wave of bomb threats
Officials across Europe reported a slew of bomb threats against multiple flights, following a string of hoaxes that caused flight diversions this week. Three broadcasters also received threats.
What are travellers' rights when flights are affected by bomb threats? Here’s what to know
The disruption has hit multiple flights across Europe this week
Center3
Why a wave of bomb threats is proving so difficult for Europe's aviation authorities to contain
The "weakest point of aviation is targeting it in-flight," analysts say — but any change to procedures will be a lengthy process.
Europe bomb hoaxes widen
The series of hoax bomb scares sent to several Irish media outlets and European airlines are likely part of a coordinated campaign of disruption, according to the Irish government. Dozens of commercial flights have been targetted by email with threats said to be over and above the typical hoax in…
Spate of bomb threats poses serious challenge to airline industry
After a week of disruption, airlines are facing both safety and financial concerns.
Right3
Newsrooms face bomb threats as campaign of ‘psychological warfare’ across Europe escalates
The disruptions follow various airport hoaxes that impacted flights across Europe this week -- but Moscow has denied involvement.
Hoax bomb threats affect at least 20 European flights within hours
At least 20 flights in Europe deal with bomb threats, adding to what one expert calls an unusual level of hoaxes in a short time period, suggesting "a very deliberate act."
European flights and broadcasters are targeted with another wave of bomb threats
Officials across Europe reported a fresh slew of bomb threats against multiple flights on Friday, following a string of hoaxes that have caused flight diversions this week. Three broadcasters also received security threats, in a possible sign the menace was spreading beyond the skies.
