Bomb threats lead to emergency landings across Europe

At least seven flights made emergency landings in the past 24 hours, with UK and European airports experiencing disruptions due to hoax calls.

Edited by Sandeep Gupta, Editor · SafarSamachar Desk✔ Fact-checked by Sandeep Gupta4 Nov 2026, 4:42 pm IST

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Key facts at a glance

1At least seven passenger jets made emergency landings due to bomb threats in the past 24 hours
2Hoax calls caused flight chaos in Italy, Spain, Bulgaria and Poland
3Two UK flights from London Heathrow and Manchester were affected by bomb threats
4A Wizz Air flight from London Luton to Bulgaria was threatened and escorted by a fighter jet
5Security checks may cause delays even for flights not directly affected by threats

Seven passenger jets were forced to make emergency landings in the past 24 hours after bomb threats were reported.

Hoax calls have caused chaos across Italy, Spain, Bulgaria and Poland. In the UK, two flights from London Heathrow and Manchester were also affected by bomb threats.

During its journey, a Wizz Air flight from London Luton to Bulgaria was threatened and escorted by a fighter jet. A Ryanair flight from Manchester to Murcia received a bomb threat during the flight.

Security checks may cause delays even for flights not directly affected by threats, as aircraft and crew may be at the wrong airport after a diversion, leading to further disruption. Security checks may require repositioning of aircraft or replacement crew.

Most UK flights are running as normal despite the threats. Passengers are advised to check their flight status before heading to the airport. Disruption from one incident may not lead to widespread cancellations across UK airports. No explosives were found during security checks of the affected flights.

What this means for Indian travellers

Passengers should check their flight status before heading to the airport, as security checks and diversions may cause delays even for flights not directly affected by bomb threats.

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