Aer Lingus flight diverted to French military base over bomb threat
An aircraft travelling from Dublin to Rome was rerouted to a military airfield in France after authorities received a bomb threat.
At a glance
- Aer Lingus flight diverted from Dublin-Rome route to Évreux military base in France
- Diversion followed a bomb threat reported by French authorities
- Aircraft altered course after crossing the English Channel on its normal route
An Aer Lingus flight from Dublin to Rome was diverted to a military base in Évreux, France, on Thursday following a bomb threat, according to the French prime minister's office. The aircraft had been on a normal flight path towards Rome before changing course and circling Chartres airport before heading to the military facility.
Flight tracking data showed no aircraft had departed from Rome Fiumicino Airport in the preceding 30 minutes at the time of the diversion.
Why it matters
Aircraft diversions due to security threats are rare but significant events that can affect air traffic and passenger safety across European airspace.
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