Multiple commercial flights have been disrupted this week after hoax bomb threats forced searches or diversions, with at least 35 aircraft affected before Friday. A Romanian airline flight from Prague to Bucharest was among those impacted, transmitting an emergency signal before landing safely in its destination. Authorities later determined the threat was unfounded. Read more about the latest developments in air travel security.
Hoax bomb threats targeted commercial flights this week leaving at least 35 planes searched or diverted before FridayA Romanian airline Tarom flight from Prague to Bucharest is the latest believed to be affected by today’s bomb threats.The aircraft, operating flight number ROT226M, sent a squawk code of 7700 – general emergency – before landing safely in Bucharest. The threat was later confirmed to be unproven. Continue reading...
