More than 30 flights alongside a cruise ship were disrupted across nations including Italy, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, France, Spain, Poland, and the United Kingdom. Although authorities have yet to establish who is responsible, an Italian airport source noted an email threat citing the banned Russian group Male State, whose founder denied involvement. European Union transport officials emphasized it remains too early to confirm whether the widespread incidents are connected.
Key points
Every targeted aircraft managed to land safely with emergency inspections confirming that…: Every targeted aircraft managed to land safely with emergency inspections confirming that all bomb threats were hoaxes.
Aviation security analysts emphasized that the overall coordination and sheer scale of th…: Aviation security analysts emphasized that the overall coordination and sheer scale of these disruptions were highly unusual.
European authorities have not yet confirmed any formal links or identified the perpetrato…: European authorities have not yet confirmed any formal links or identified the perpetrators behind the coordinated threats.
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No clear pattern has emerged among the airlines and airports targeted, although a significant number of the affected flights either departed or were bound for Italy. CNA looks at what we know so far.
SINGAPORE: More than 30 flights across Europe have been disrupted by a wave of hoax bomb threats this week, forcing diversions, emergency landings and fighter jet escorts.
At least 27 flights were affected on Thursday (Nov 5), including services across Italy, Bulgaria and the Czech Republic. Earlier on Tuesday, at least seven flights, including two departing from the United Kingdom, and a cruise ship were targeted.
All affected aircraft landed safely, with security checks finding no explosives. Authorities have yet to identify those responsible or establish whether the incidents are linked.
While bomb threats are not uncommon in aviation, security experts say the coordination and scale of this week’s incidents are unusual.
CNA looks at what we know so far.
WHAT HAPPENED AND WHICH FLIGHTS WERE AFFECTED?
Thursday’s threats affected flights across several European countries including France, Italy, Spain, Poland and the United Kingdom.
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