At least 12 European flights targeted by bomb threats; no explosives found

At least 12 European flights were diverted or escorted by military aircraft on November 5, 2026, due to bomb threats, disrupting scheduled air traffic across multiple countries and requiring emergency responses from national air forces and airport operators. No explosives were detected on any aircraft. This represents the second incident wave in one week; authorities are investigating whether the threats are coordinated hoaxes or part of a systematic disruption pattern. The cost asymmetry between sending threats and the required operational response (military escorts, airport security, flight diversions) may establish a measurable precedent for aviation security response protocols.