Lisbon:A Ryanair flight scheduled to depart from Lisbon to Rome faced a significant disruption on Friday due to a bomb threat that was later confirmed as a hoax, according to Portuguese police.
According to Sharjah 24, the incident was part of a series of false alarms targeting dozens of commercial flights across Europe this week. These threats have caused authorities to reroute some planes and, in certain cases, escort civilian aircraft with fighter jets.
The bomb threat concerning the Lisbon-Rome flight was raised while the aircraft was still en route to Lisbon from Rome. The Special Police Unit (UEP) conducted a thorough security inspection of the aircraft but found no explosive devices or suspicious items. Passengers and their luggage also underwent additional security checks, which yielded no irregularities.
Earlier in the week, bomb threats were sent to airports in Rome and Sofia, featuring misogynistic messages from individuals claiming to be "fighters of the Male State." These hoaxes mainly targeted low-cost carriers operating flights to or from Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, and Italy. Although three flights were diverted, all planes landed safely without any explosives found. Additionally, at least five flights received air force escorts following bomb threats.