Bomb threats target flights across Europe; no explosives found

· Security · European Union

At least ten European airlines were targeted by bomb threats on Tuesday, forcing the temporary closure of Warsaw Modlin airport and affecting Ryanair and Wizz Air flights among others, authorities said. Planes in Poland, Spain, Bulgaria and Italy were checked after separate threats, and all landed safely with no explosives found. In Greece, a bomb threat to an Israel-bound cruise ship prompted a security operation at the port of Syros after an unknown person claimed a device was attached to its hull. Officials had not established whether the wave of threats was coordinated.

Why it matters：A wave of hoaxes across several countries tests aviation security and airport operations, and any sign of coordination would raise the alert level for European travel.

Key points

  • At least ten airlines were targeted; Warsaw Modlin airport briefly closed.
  • No explosives were found and all flights landed safely.
  • A cruise ship in Greece was also checked after a threat.

Sources (original reporting)

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