Two Aegean Airlines flights travelling from Greece to Italy and Austria were targeted by bomb threats on Thursday, prompting security alerts, although both aircraft landed safely at their destinations.
According to Greek media reports, including Proto Thema, the first threat concerned an Aegean flight from Thessaloniki to Milan. Despite the security alert triggered by a warning phone call, the aircraft continued its journey and landed safely at its destination in Italy.
A second incident involved an Aegean flight travelling from Athens to Vienna. The aircraft also received a bomb threat but proceeded to the Austrian capital, where it landed safely.
No further details have so far been made public regarding the nature of the threats or the identities of those responsible.
Wave of bomb threats across Europe
The incidents involving the two Aegean flights come amid a wider wave of bomb threats affecting airlines across Europe, causing disruption and triggering security procedures at several airports.
According to international media reports, more than 10 flights in various European countries were targeted by bomb threats on Thursday. The incidents prompted security protocols to be activated, with some aircraft diverted to alternative airports.
Among the reported cases was an Aer Lingus flight travelling from Dublin to Rome, which was diverted to a military airbase in France. A Wizz Air service from Milan to Warsaw was also diverted, landing in Vienna instead.
Flights operated by Finnair, Ryanair and LOT were reportedly among others to receive similar threats, leading to additional security checks.
Inspections carried out on several of the affected aircraft have so far found no explosive devices.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the incidents. However, it remains unclear whether the threats are connected or originated from a common source.
