The European sky on alert after threats targeting around twenty commercial flights

On November 5, European air transport faced an unprecedented crisis due to bomb threats affecting around twenty commercial flights. Several countries deployed fighter jets to escort these aircraft to alternative airports. In France, a Rafale jet intercepted an Aer Lingus Airbus A320 traveling from Dublin to Rome after an alert from Italian authorities. Similar incidents occurred across Europe, with Austrian Eurofighters escorting flights and Bulgarian MiG-29s intercepting Ryanair planes. The situation highlighted significant security concerns in the aviation sector.