Seven commercial flights received bomb threats this Tuesday in different parts of Europe, which forced the activation of security protocols at several airports. The incidents have affected aircraft bound for Warsaw, Sofia, Rome, and Murcia, and have caused diversions, police inspections, and temporary restrictions at some facilities.
The threats were registered on planes coming from London, Copenhagen, Dublin, Bergamo, Lisbon, and Manchester. Although the alerts forced the mobilization of emergency teams and the inspection of the aircraft, all were able to land without incident and, for the moment, no explosives have been found.
Diversions and security measures at several airports
Two of the affected flights were destined for Warsaw, Poland. One of them, operated by the LOT company and coming from London, had to be diverted to Modlin airport, located about 36 kilometers from the capital. The plane, a Boeing 737 MAX with 181 people on board, landed shortly after receiving the alert.
The threat forced the temporary closure of Modlin airport while security teams inspected the aircraft. Operations were able to resume less than two hours later. The second flight, from the SAS company and coming from Copenhagen, landed at Warsaw-Chopin airport, where security protocols were also activated.
In Spain, a Ryanair plane covering the route between Manchester and Murcia received another bomb threat. The aircraft landed at 10:50 AM and activated a large operation consisting of National Police agents, emergency services, and TEDAX specialists. The 114 passengers and the seven crew members disembarked and underwent the corresponding checks. After inspecting the plane, authorities ruled out the presence of explosives.
Italy and Bulgaria also activate alerts
The situation also affected Italy, where two Ryanair planes flying from Dublin and Lisbon to Rome received threats. One of them, coming from Dublin, was escorted by the Italian Air Force until its landing. Once at Fiumicino airport, security teams inspected the aircraft, luggage, and passengers without finding any explosive device.
In Bulgaria, two other threats were registered against flights bound for Sofia. One of the planes came from Bergamo and was operated by Wizz Air, while the other had taken off from Dublin with Ryanair. Both landed without problems and were inspected by security services. Bulgarian authorities have indicated that, for the moment, there is no indication that the threats respond to an attempted terrorist attack. However, the country has reinforced security measures after also receiving bomb threats in different institutions, including educational centers, courts, and municipal offices.
For now, it has not been confirmed that the seven threats are related, nor have those responsible been identified. Investigations continue to clarify the origin of the warnings, while airports maintain the necessary controls to guarantee the safety of passengers.
