Europe bomb hoaxes spread to media, more flights hit

Bangkok Post · AFP · 2026-11-06 13:45 UTC

Ireland’s government said on Friday that hoax bomb claims sent to Irish media outlets amid a spate of threats against Europe-wide flights were “likely” part of a “co-ordinated campaign of disruption”.

Ireland’s government said on Friday that hoax bomb claims sent to Irish media outlets amid a spate of threats against Europe-wide flights were “likely” part of a “co-ordinated campaign of disruption”.

The hoaxes in Dublin came as more European flights were also hit by bomb threats, forcing authorities to reroute some planes or escort civilian aircraft with fighter jets.

The Irish government confirmed police responded after the national broadcaster RTE, Virgin Media, Newstalk radio and The Irish Independent newspaper all received what turned out to be hoax bomb claims.

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