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Bomb threats disrupt flights across Europe, no explosive devices found

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Multiple airlines, including Ryanair, Wizz Air, Scandinavian Airlines, and LOT Polish Airlines, faced disruptions that forced diversions and runway closures in Poland and Italy. The wave of warnings also caused Greek authorities to evacuate the Israel-bound cruise ship Crown Iris to conduct thorough security sweeps. British police additionally reviewed threats connected to flights associated with Heathrow and Manchester airports, confirming that no explosives were present. Although all passengers landed safely, investigators have yet to publicly attribute blame for the coordinated scare.

Key points

  • Commercial carriers across Europe safely diverted and grounded flights amid widespread ho…: Commercial carriers across Europe safely diverted and grounded flights amid widespread hoax bomb alerts.
  • Military fighter aircraft in both Italy and Hungary were deployed to escort threatened pa…: Military fighter aircraft in both Italy and Hungary were deployed to escort threatened passenger planes to safe landings.
  • Law enforcement agencies have identified no security devices and have yet to determine wh…: Law enforcement agencies have identified no security devices and have yet to determine who issued the threats.

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At least seven flights and an Israel-bound cruise ship receive threats, but officials say searches found no explosives.

A series of bomb threats against passenger flights across Europe has prompted emergency searches, briefly shut down an airport outside the Polish capital, Warsaw, and led the Italian Air Force to escort a Ryanair plane into Rome.

All of the threats on Tuesday turned out to be false.

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At least seven flights and an Israel-bound cruise ship were targeted, according to officials. All of the planes landed safely, and searches found no explosives.

The airlines affected included Ryanair, Wizz Air, Scandinavian Airlines and the Polish carrier LOT. Ryanair, the Irish budget carrier, appeared to be the hardest hit, with…

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