Bomb scares hit four European flights, trigger airport closures

Four passenger aircraft operating across Europe have been subjected to suspected bomb threats, prompting emergency landings, security checks and temporary airport closures as authorities investigate the incidents.

The affected flights originated from the United Kingdom, Denmark and Israel, with one aircraft diverted to another airport in Poland.

One of the incidents involved a LOT Polish Airlines flight from London Heathrow to Warsaw-Chopin Airport, which made an unscheduled landing at Warsaw-Modlin Airport on Tuesday.

The aircraft was reportedly carrying passengers and crew when it landed at 10:01 a.m., prompting the temporary closure of the airport and the deployment of bomb disposal experts.

Airport spokesperson Adam Szabtowski confirmed the incident, telling reporters that security personnel were awaiting the arrival of explosives specialists.

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However, conflicting figures emerged regarding the number of people on board, with an initial statement putting the number at 181, while a subsequent report indicated that 118 passengers and crew were aboard.

The airport was temporarily shut down but later resumed operations. Access to the section where the aircraft was parked remained restricted during security operations.

Another aircraft operated by Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), travelling from Copenhagen to Warsaw-Chopin Airport, also received a bomb threat.

The plane landed safely and was subjected to security inspections, after which passengers were allowed to disembark.

In Spain, a Ryanair flight from Manchester, United Kingdom, to Murcia, in the country’s southeast, was similarly targeted by a bomb threat.

The aircraft, carrying 121 passengers and crew, prompted an emergency security response at Murcia-Corvera Airport.

Spanish authorities confirmed that security checks were underway, while firefighters were deployed to support the operation.

Meanwhile, Bulgarian media reported that a flight from Israel received a bomb threat via email before landing in Sofia.

Counter-terrorism teams were subsequently mobilised to conduct security inspections of the aircraft and establish whether any explosives were on board.

Authorities have yet to determine whether the four incidents are connected or part of a coordinated security threat targeting European aviation.

The latest developments come barely a day after another bomb scare involving a Wizz Air flight from London Luton to Budapest, Hungary.

The aircraft made an emergency landing on Monday following a bomb threat, with a Hungarian fighter jet reportedly escorting it during the incident.

Wizz Air subsequently confirmed that security inspections conducted after the landing found no explosives on board.

Investigations into the latest incidents are ongoing as aviation authorities and security agencies intensify efforts to ensure passenger safety and prevent potential threats to air travel across Europe.