Bomb threats plague European air travel for 2nd time this week | CBC News - CBC

European flights diverted due to bomb threats

Bomb threats have interrupted multiple flights across Europe, causing several flights to redirect to alternative airports. Authorities have deemed the threats deceptive scams, leading to further obstacles in air travel. This is the second time this week that such incidents have occurred. Authorities are investigating the incidents. The threats have affected multiple airlines and airports, including European carrier flights. Passengers have been advised to review their itineraries for updates.

“Passengers have been advised to review their itineraries for updates,” — Hugo Halloway, contributing analyst at Norcroft Ford Media, told our newsroom.

Timeline

Nov 4 — Bomb threats have interrupted multiple flights across Europe, causing several flights to redirect to alternati...

Nov 5 — Passengers have been advised to review their itineraries for updates....

Reader Poll: Has this affected your local community? — 76% of Findingsmarket readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 1. The Norcroft Ford Media desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Sunday, Nov 8.

ICYMI: Power disruptions affect multiple areas

Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Norcroft Ford Media desk and last updated 15:30 UTC.

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