Further bomb threats disrupt at least another 18 flights across Europe
The Guardian Business's headline. Reported by The Guardian Business, The Japan Times, Al Jazeera English, The New York Times World, The Guardian World, CNBC World and 2 more.
What the sources say, in brief
According to The Japan Times, seven confirmed bomb threats in one day affected flights, and an aviation risk advisory firm called this exceptional. Al Jazeera English reported at least seven flights and an Israel-bound cruise ship received threats, with officials saying no explosives were found. CNBC World said dozens of flights reported threats on Thursday, the second time this week, disrupting travel in London, Dublin and Helsinki. The New York Times World said targeted planes, including in Italy and France, landed safely. The Guardian reported at least 18 flights were disrupted, that all affected planes landed safely, and that searches found no explosive devices. Nigerian Tribune reported more than 15 flights were disrupted on Thursday, November 5. The sources differ on the number of flights affected.
Key points
- The Guardian reported that a fresh wave of bomb threats disrupted air traffic across Europe, with affected planes landing safely.
- Al Jazeera English reported that at least seven flights and an Israel-bound cruise ship received threats.
- The New York Times World reported that targeted planes, including in Italy and France, landed safely.
- Nigerian Tribune reported that more than 15 passenger flights were disrupted, with several aircraft diverting or landing in emergencies.
What we know
- Multiple outlets report bomb threats disrupted flights across Europe on Thursday.
- Searches found no explosive devices, according to The Guardian and Al Jazeera English.
- Affected planes landed safely, according to The Guardian and The New York Times World.
- CNBC World reported this was the second time this week such threats occurred.
What we don't know
- The sources do not say who made the threats.
- The Guardian described the effort as apparently coordinated, but the sources do not confirm this.
Sources differ: The Guardian reports at least 18 flights disrupted, Nigerian Tribune reports more than 15, and CNBC World reports dozens across Europe.
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Further bomb threats disrupt at least another 18 flights across Europe. According to The Japan Times, seven confirmed bomb threats in one day affected flights, and an aviation risk advisory firm called this exceptional. Al Jazeera English reported at least seven flights and an Israel-bound cruise ship received threats, with officials saying no explosives were found. CNBC World said dozens of flights reported threats on Thursday, the second time this week, disrupting travel in London, Dublin and Helsinki. The New York Times World said targeted planes, including in Italy and France, landed safely. The Guardian reported at least 18 flights were disrupted, that all affected planes landed safely, and that searches found no explosive devices. Nigerian Tribune reported more than 15 flights were disrupted on Thursday, November 5. The sources differ on the number of flights affected. Covered by 8 publications. The Guardian Business: Further bomb threats disrupt at least another 18 flights across Europe. The Japan Times: Bomb threats on flights, cruise ship cause disruption in Europe; no devices found. Al Jazeera English: Bomb threats disrupt flights across Europe, no explosive devices found. The New York Times World: New Series of Bomb Threats Disrupts Flights in Europe. The Guardian World: Further bomb threats disrupt at least another 18 flights across Europe. CNBC World: Bomb threats disrupt flights across Europe for the second time. Here’s what we know. CBS News: Bomb threats disrupt flights across Europe, cause chaos for travelers. Nigerian Tribune: Bomb threats disrupt more than 15 flights across Europe, trigger emergency landings.
Who is covering it
- The Guardian Business United Kingdom Further bomb threats disrupt at least another 18 flights across Europe Media organisations in Ireland and UK also affected as apparently coordinated effort to cause chaos continues A fresh wave of bomb threats has disrupted air traffic across Europe but the affected planes landed safely and searches revealed no explosive devices. The latest alerts affected at least 18 1 h ago · Tier 1
- The Japan Times Japan Bomb threats on flights, cruise ship cause disruption in Europe; no devices found Seven confirmed bomb threats in a single day impacting flights is exceptional, an aviation risk advisory firm said. 4 Nov · Tier 2
- Al Jazeera English Qatar Bomb threats disrupt flights across Europe, no explosive devices found At least seven flights and an Israel-bound cruise ship received threats, but officials say searches found no explosives. 4 Nov · Tier 2
- The New York Times World United States New Series of Bomb Threats Disrupts Flights in Europe The planes that were targeted, including in Italy and France, landed safely, officials said. No explosives have been found. 5 Nov · Tier 2
- The Guardian World United Kingdom Further bomb threats disrupt at least another 18 flights across Europe All affected planes land safely after apparently continued and coordinated effort to cause chaos for travellers A fresh wave of bomb threats has disrupted air traffic across Europe but the affected planes landed safely and searches revealed no explosive devices. The latest alerts affected at least 1 1 h ago · Tier 2
- CNBC World United States Bomb threats disrupt flights across Europe for the second time. Here’s what we know Dozens of flights across Europe reported bomb threats on Thursday for the second time this week, disrupting air travel across London, Dublin, and Helsinki. 5 Nov · Tier 3
- CBS News United States Bomb threats disrupt flights across Europe, cause chaos for travelers A series of bomb threats diverted passenger flights across Europe, raising questions for investigators. CBS News' Holly Williams has the latest. 5 Nov · Tier 3
- Nigerian Tribune Nigeria Bomb threats disrupt more than 15 flights across Europe, trigger emergency landings More than 15 passenger flights across Europe were disrupted by bomb threats on Thursday, November 5, forcing several aircraft to divert, make emergency landings or receive military escorts. The incidents affected flights operated by Ryanair, Aer Lingus, Wizz Air, Finnair and LOT Polish Airlines, wit 16 h ago · Tier 3
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