Reuters
A series of bomb threats targeting passenger flights operated by Ryanair, Wizz Air, LOT Polish Airlines and SAS triggered security sweeps and diversions across Europe, including in Poland, Spain, Italy and Bulgaria. No explosives were found, but the incidents prompted emergency procedures and, in some cases, fighter-jet escorts.
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A series of bomb threats targeting passenger flights operated by Ryanair, Wizz Air, LOT Polish Airlines and SAS triggered security sweeps and diversions across Europe, including in Poland, Spain, Italy and Bulgaria. No explosives were found, but the incidents prompted emergency procedures and, in some cases, fighter-jet escorts.
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