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European flights hit by hoax bomb threats

Several flights across Europe received bomb threats that prompted searches, diversions and a military escort, but authorities say the warnings were hoaxes.

Published Nov 3, 2026, 11:16 AM EST | LehighValleyLive

Europe was on high alert Tuesday as several flights received alleged bomb threats that turned out to be hoaxes but prompted searches, diversions and, in one case, an escort by the Italian Air Force until landing.