Europe's bomb threat wave

For the fourth day running, Europe has seen a wave of false bomb threats targeting flights in around seven countries. An Al Jazeera correspondent reported that 18 flights were affected, while other estimates put the number of threats at between 19 and 25, reflecting differences in how they were counted. Low-cost airlines were targeted most often, particularly Ryanair. Some aircraft were forced to land or divert, and passengers were evacuated while the planes were searched. No one has claimed responsibility for the threats. Czech authorities are investigating anonymous emails, while the theory that the threats were politically motivated remains unsubstantiated. The alerts cause flight delays and cancellations and drain security resources. Under European procedures, aircraft must land at the nearest suitable airport so the threat can be investigated.

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