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Bomb threats force emergency landings at Warsaw airports

Two passenger flights diverted to Polish airports after bomb alerts; authorities investigating reported threats.

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What to know

  • A LOT Airlines Boeing 737 MAX from London Heathrow with 181 passengers made an emergency landing at Warsaw-Modlin Airport after a bomb threat alert at 10:01 a.m. on November 3.
  • A second bomb threat forced a Scandinavian Airlines flight from Copenhagen to divert to Warsaw-Chopin Airport; both aircraft were checked by bomb disposal experts.
  • No explosive devices were found on either aircraft; Warsaw-Modlin Airport resumed operations later that day.
  • The incidents occur amid escalating European security concerns following Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine and previous sabotage attempts on aviation infrastructure.

“Due to the situation, Warsaw/Modlin Airport remains closed until further notice. The services are underway to verify the reported threat and ensure the safety of all people present at the airport.”

Warsaw-Modlin Airport, Official statement · Hindustan Times ↗

LOT Polish Airlines Operating airlineScandinavian Airlines (SAS) Operating airlineAdam Szabłowski Warsaw Modlin Airport spokespersonPolish authorities Investigating agencies

Bomb threats force emergency landings at Warsaw airports
Independent UK

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    Incidents reflect escalating European security tensions

    Security analysts note the bomb threats occur amid growing concerns about hybrid threats to infrastructure following Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. An explosive-laden drone was found near a Ukrainian plane at Leipzig/Halle airport in August, with Germany accusing Russia of responsibility.

    • rvps2001@mastodon.social

      ✈️ A passenger plane from London made an unscheduled landing at Warsaw-Modlin ​airport in Poland after a bomb threat alert ‌on Tuesday, forcing the airport to close, and another plane from Copenhagen was being checked at Warsaw-Chopin airport. https://www. reuters.com/business/aerospace…

      rvps2001@mastodon.socialMastodon5d agoview on Mastodon ↗
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    No explosive devices found on initial checks

    Bomb disposal experts and security services conducted checks on both aircraft and passengers. No explosives were discovered during the initial inspections. Warsaw-Modlin Airport later resumed operations on Tuesday.

    1. 1 outlet 'Bomb alert' on London Heathrow flight forces closure of Warsaw airport

      first by Evening Standard, 5d ago

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    Boeing 737 MAX diverts to Warsaw-Modlin Airport

    The aircraft carrying 181 people made an unscheduled landing at Warsaw-Modlin Airport at 10:01 a.m., seven minutes after the threat was reported. The airport immediately closed and bomb disposal experts were deployed.

    “A plane from London landed at Modlin Airport at 10:01 a.m. with 181 people on board. The airport has been closed.”
    — Adam Szabłowski, Warsaw Modlin Airport spokesperson
    1. 1 outlet Polish airport shut after plane from London makes unplanned landing over 'info of explosive device'

      first by Hindustan Times, 5d ago

  4. background

    Second bomb threat reported on Copenhagen-Warsaw flight — A Scandinavian Airlines flight from Copenhagen to Warsaw was also forced to land at Warsaw-Chopin Airport after a bomb threat was reported. The flight was being checked by authorities.

  5. background

    Bomb threat alert announced on London-Warsaw flight — A bomb threat alert was announced on board a LOT flight operating from London Heathrow to Warsaw Chopin Airport at 8:54 a.m. GMT.

Also covered reported alongside — the timeline has no entry for these yet

  1. 3 outlets Bomb alert on London Heathrow plane closes Warsaw airport

    first by The Independent, 5d ago · also Times of India, Independent UK

    1 more headline
  2. 2 outlets Breaking: Polish airport closed after reports of explosive device on London plane

    first by ABC Australia, 5d ago · also Jerusalem Post

    2 more headlines

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