Hoax Bomb Threats Force European Flights to Divert

Hoax Bomb Threats Force European Flights to Divert

At least 21 European flights were diverted, grounded or forced to make emergency landings after bomb threats over several days, affecting routes from cities including Dublin, Madrid, Milan and Warsaw. Authorities said the alerts were malicious hoaxes and searches found no hazardous materials, but fighter escorts, airport closures, security checks and travel delays disrupted passengers across the continent.

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