Bomb threats hit European flights again; RTÉ staff evacuated in Dublin

European authorities were investigating another wave of bomb threats against aircraft and airports on Friday 6 November 2026, a day after at least 26 threats across the continent triggered diversions, emergency landings and security searches. The latest incidents also reached media organisations, with staff at Ireland's national broadcaster RTÉ evacuated from its Dublin headquarters.

Key facts

• At least 26 threats were reported across Europe on Thursday 5 November 2026
• A further wave of threats targeted aircraft and airports on Friday
• RTÉ staff were evacuated from the broadcaster's Dublin campus on Friday
• Prague and Copenhagen airports were both affected on two consecutive days
• No explosives or suspicious devices have been found on any aircraft searched
• No one has claimed responsibility and officials have not confirmed whether incidents are linked

What is happening at European airports?

Czech police said on Friday they were investigating a threat to place an improvised device aboard a number of aircraft arriving at and departing from Prague Airport. Police said they had taken the necessary security measures together with the airport, with minimal impact on normal airport operations.

The previous day, four planes heading to Prague received bomb threats, according to Czech police. All four landed safely, and searches found no suspicious objects. Bulgarian state media reported that three passenger jets received bomb threats and four planes heading to Prague received similar warnings, with no devices found on any of the planes.

In Denmark, Copenhagen police said they were at the airport again on Friday in connection with threats directed at air traffic — a second consecutive day of security concerns. Police said their immediate assessment was that there was no danger to passengers or others using the airport, and that they were maintaining a visible presence there. On Thursday, a military bomb disposal unit searched two planes at Copenhagen Airport after threats; Danish authorities said no suspicious devices were found.

Which media organisations were targeted?

In Ireland on Friday, RTÉ said it had received a threat and evacuated its campus in line with security and safety protocols. Police were at the scene, and some broadcasting services were affected. Sky News in the United Kingdom confirmed it was among the media organisations targeted; a spokesperson for Sky said the matter had been reported to the relevant authorities.

Who is behind the threats?

No one has claimed responsibility, and officials have not established who is behind the threats or whether the incidents are connected. No explosives were found on the aircraft searched on Thursday. Earlier in the week, at least seven planes across Europe were searched or diverted after bomb threats; all targeted flights landed safely and searches found no explosives.

What this means for travellers

Flights to and from Prague and Copenhagen have been subject to security searches and, earlier in the week, diversions and emergency landings. Passengers travelling through these airports should expect security measures and possible disruption, and check their flight status with their airline before departing.

No further dates or measures have been announced. Officials have not said whether more threats are expected or when the investigations will conclude.