Society · Europe · Ireland · November 5, 2026

Hoax bomb threats hit about 27 European flights

Reported by 16 outlets · first reported Nov 5, 5:53 AM ET

Bomb threats hit at least 27 flights across Europe on Thursday, the second wave this week. Some planes diverted or landed with military escorts. Officials say nothing dangerous was found. BBC reporting says there is no hard evidence linking the threats to Russia, Iran or any group.

Why it matters

The hoaxes disrupt travel and strain air traffic and military resources.

Background

European officials have warned of hybrid threats such as cyberattacks and drones.

The story so far

1. Nov 4Hoax bomb threats hit European flights
2. Nov 5Hoax bomb threats hit about 27 European flights
3. Nov 6Fresh wave of hoax bomb threats hits European flights and newsrooms
4. Nov 7Bomb hoaxes disrupt at least 20 more European flights

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Sources

• BBC News ↗Nov 5, 12:39 PM ET
• Al Jazeera ↗Nov 5, 4:26 PM ET
• CBC News ↗Nov 5, 5:53 AM ET

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