Seven planes were targeted by a bomb threat this Thursday
A flight from Dublin to Rome was diverted to a French airbase due to a bomb threat, with 151 passengers safely evacuated. Following this incident, multiple bomb threats were reported across Europe, affecting flights in Italy, Belgium, and Bulgaria. The French authorities confirmed the Airbus A320 was escorted by a fighter jet and inspected for explosives upon landing. In Italy, a Finnair flight was also escorted after an anonymous threat, while a Wizz Air flight was diverted to Vienna. Bulgarian authorities reported bomb threats targeting three flights, which were safely redirected without finding dangerous items. Similar incidents occurred earlier in the week, involving several airlines and necessitating security measures.
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