Rome flights diverted as European bomb-threat wave spreads

A Dublin-to-Rome flight was diverted to a French military airbase on Thursday morning after a bomb threat, joining at least two dozen other aircraft across Europe subjected to security diversions or emergency landings in the past 48 hours. According to France 24 and Deutsche Welle, bomb threats were reported on multiple flights, though no explosives were found on any aircraft. The Guardian reported that EU transport officials said it remained too early to confirm whether the alerts were coordinated, but the scale and timing suggested a pattern.

Multiple flights were affected across European routes, according to the BBC and Deutsche Welle. The New York Times noted that passengers endured lengthy security checks and substantial delays after landing at military bases.

The hoax campaign underscores Europe's vulnerability to security threats during a period of geopolitical tension. According to the Guardian, the scale of false alerts—more than 30 flights in one week—has prompted airports across the continent to redeploy security resources and review protocols.