At least 25 European passenger flights targeted by bomb threats; fighter escorts reported

According to AeroTime, at least 25 passenger flights were targeted by bomb threats across Europe on November 5, 2026. The report said the affected flights were operated by Aer Lingus, Finnair, Ryanair, Wizz Air and LOT Polish Airlines. Fighter escorts were reported in France, Italy and Bulgaria, and the report counted three diversions.

Searches completed by late morning in several locations found no explosives, while checks remained under way elsewhere. Authorities had not publicly identified those responsible or established whether the incidents were connected.