Bomb threats spark aviation chaos across Europe as armed police meet passengers at Sydney Airport

ABC News Australia · Kristy Sexton-McGrath · 2026-11-06 02:55 UTC

While a wave of bomb threats has affected nearly 30 flights across Europe, there's been a security scare in Australia, with armed AFP officers meeting a flight in Sydney overnight after threats were sent to the airport.

In short:

Passengers were met by armed AFP officers in Sydney overnight following a "threat" targeting the airport.

The incident comes after nearly 30 flights across Europe were disrupted in a wave of bomb threats.

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