European diversions continue following ‘malicious hoax threats’
- Diversions and disruption has recommenced today across European skies as more reported suspected bomb threats to aircraft have been received.
- Over nearly 20 flights have been affected and the situation at the current time appears isolated to Europe.
- UK Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander described these as ‘malicious hoax threats,’ addressing broadcasters, and there is no current indication that this is related to cargo onboard aircraft.
Diversions and disruption has recommenced today across European skies as more reported suspected bomb threats to aircraft have been received.
“We condemn these attempts to disrupt air transport. Safety is the number one priority for the industry and we take all threats seriously. We urge the authorities to find the origins of these hoax threats. meanwhile passengers should be assured that aviation security measures will continue to ensure the highest levels of public safety,” Nick Careen Senior Vice President for Operations, Safety and Security at IATA stated.
UK Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander described these as ‘malicious hoax threats,’ addressing broadcasters.
She stated s...