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European airlines face fresh wave of bomb threat hoaxes
Dozens of commercial flights across Europe have been disrupted this week by false bomb threats, prompting emergency responses including flight reroutes and military jet escorts. Authorities are investigating the coordinated series of incidents affecting multiple carriers.
LSN Malaysia ·
A flight from Lisbon became the latest aircraft to be targeted by a bomb threat hoax this week, as European airlines contend with a surge in false alarms disrupting air traffic across the continent.
The incidents have forced aviation authorities to implement emergency protocols repeatedly over several days, with some flights requiring immediate rerouting to alternative airports and others receiving protective fighter jet escorts to their destinations.
The spate of hoaxes has raised concerns among European aviation officials about the disruption and resource allocation required to respond to each threat, even when assessed as non-credible. Airlines and authorities have not publicly identified specific targets or patterns that might explain the timing and frequency of the false alerts.
Investigations into the bomb threat hoaxes remain ongoing across multiple European nations. Airlines have urged passengers to expect potential delays as security protocols continue at heightened levels in response to the threats.