Flights across Europe hit by bomb threats that turned out to be hoaxes
- BERLIN -- Several flights across Europe received alleged bomb threats Tuesday that ultimately turned out to be hoaxes but prompted searches, diversions and, in one case, an escort by the Italian Air Force until landing, officials said.
- The impacted airlines included Polish airline LOT, Scandinavian Airlines and Ryanair.
- No one was injured and none of the planes Tuesday made an emergency landing.
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- BERLIN -- Several flights across Europe received alleged bomb threats Tuesday that ultimately turned out to be hoaxes but prompted searches, diversions and, in one case, an escort by the Italian Air Force until landing, officials said.
- The impacted airlines included Polish airline LOT, Scandinavian Airlines and Ryanair.
- No one was injured and none of the planes Tuesday made an emergency landing.
Sources: ABC News, Al Jazeera