Series of bomb threats disrupts flights across Europe, forcing diversions and emergency landings

Summary

A series of bomb threats against commercial flights has disrupted air travel across Europe this week, prompting security checks, diversions and emergency landings. The Guardian reports that more than 30 planes have been subjected to security alerts or diversions this week, with at least 25 more bomb threats on Thursday. Investing.com reports a new wave of bomb hoaxes hitting at least 27 passenger flights across Europe, but its report is available only as a headline, so no details are known about the specific alerts, flights, locations or outcomes. The Guardian is asking passengers and airline staff who were caught up in the disruption to share what happened, how they felt, and what information the airline or authorities gave them.

Timeline

1. The Guardian

   5 Nov 2026, 11:20 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that multiple flights across Europe have been diverted or forced to make emergency landings after a series of bomb threats this week, prompting security checks and widespread disruption, and asks readers to share their experiences.

2. The Guardian

   5 Nov 2026, 17:36 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian's explainer reports that more than 30 planes have been subjected to security alerts or diversions this week, with at least 25 more bomb threats on Thursday disrupting civil aviation across Europe.

3. Investing.com

   5 Nov 2026, 18:08 UTCSource ↗

   Investing.com reports, in a headline only, that a new wave of bomb hoaxes has hit at least 27 passenger flights across Europe.