Security alerts were triggered at multiple airports across Europe on Tuesday, following bomb threats that affected several flights. The incidents involved a Ryanair flight arriving in Murcia, Spain, Warsaw Modlin Airport in Poland, and a flight from Israel landing in Bulgaria.
In Spain, authorities initiated a security response after a bomb threat was reported concerning a Ryanair plane that landed in the southeastern city of Murcia. Francisco Lucas, the Spanish government’s representative in the region, confirmed on social media platform X that both the 114 passengers and seven crew members had safely disembarked and were undergoing security checks. He stated that the aircraft was also being inspected at Corvera International Airport, which continued to operate normal flight schedules, according to airport operator Aena.
Meanwhile, Warsaw Modlin Airport in Poland experienced a temporary closure after a flight from London was diverted there due to a bomb threat. The Boeing 737 MAX, which was en route to Warsaw Chopin Airport, landed at Modlin around 10:01 AM local time with 181 people on board. Passengers disembarked and awaited in the arrivals area while authorities conducted security inspections.
In Bulgaria, Sofia Airport received a threat via email that prompted a plane arriving from Israel to make an emergency landing. Bulgarian National Radio reported that an investigation is ongoing, with details about the airline, flight specifics, and the exact nature of the threat still undisclosed. It remains unclear if the threat involved a potential explosive device. Bulgarian authorities are set to release further information about the incident and the security measures implemented.
This follows a series of recent bomb threats in the region. A Wizz Air flight from London to Sofia had to be diverted to Budapest on Monday after a similar threat, although no explosive device was found upon inspection. Additionally, an Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv to Vienna was diverted to Sofia on October 18, where MiG-29 fighter jets escorted it, and no threats were detected.
Authorities across Europe are tightening security protocols in response to these incidents, ensuring passenger safety remains the top priority.
