European aviation faced a continued wave of bomb threats Friday, November 6, as authorities investigated new warnings against passenger aircraft across several countries. The incidents followed nearly 30 threats Thursday and another series earlier in the week, prompting concerns about a potentially coordinated campaign to disrupt air transportation.
In Italy, a Wizz Air flight traveling from Prague to Rome diverted to Venice following a bomb alert. The aircraft landed safely, passengers were evacuated and police conducted security inspections. Initial searches found nothing suspicious, although airport operations were temporarily suspended.
Czech authorities reported threats involving nine flights at Prague Airport—four arrivals and five departures. Police implemented security measures, but no explosives were found and airport operations continued without cancellations.
A TAROM flight from Prague to Bucharest also received a bomb threat but landed at its scheduled destination. Romanian authorities subsequently determined the warning was false.
French officials reported four additional threats against aircraft flying over French territory. All landed safely, with bomb disposal specialists conducting inspections.
In Denmark, police returned to Copenhagen Airport following renewed threats against air traffic. Authorities reported no immediate danger to passengers, and airport operations continued normally.
Portuguese authorities also investigated a threat involving a Ryanair aircraft operating between Lisbon and Rome. Security personnel searched the aircraft and found no explosives.
The investigation took a potentially significant turn when media organizations in Ireland and Bulgaria received threatening emails from someone using the name “Mikhail Andropov.” The messages claimed responsibility for a broader campaign against European transportation. Irish broadcaster RTÉ evacuated its offices, while Britain’s Sky News also reported receiving a security threat.
Reuters could not verify the sender’s identity or establish any connection between the emails and aircraft threats.
Spain’s foreign minister described the incidents as possible hybrid aggression and psychological warfare. Security analysts have suggested the pattern could indicate coordination, although copycat activity remains another explanation.
No government, organization or individual has been conclusively identified as responsible.
The continuing threats have placed European aviation security agencies under mounting pressure, requiring coordinated intelligence sharing, aircraft inspections and emergency responses while minimizing operational disruption.
The incidents also highlight the danger of alert fatigue as authorities confront repeated false alarms without compromising vigilance against genuine threats.