Bomb threats disrupt flights in Europe, scrambling of air force planes in Rome
On Tuesday, bomb threats affected around 10 flights across Europe, leading to temporary airport closures and military responses. Ryanair was notably impacted, with multiple flights receiving threats. Authorities confirmed no explosives were found after thorough inspections. London's Metropolitan police reported threats against flights at Heathrow and Manchester airports. In Poland, two flights were targeted, prompting security measures at Warsaw airports. Italian air force jets escorted a Ryanair flight into Rome due to a bomb alert. The incidents follow a previous diversion of a Wizz Air flight due to a bomb threat, highlighting ongoing security concerns in European air travel.
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