Aer Lingus Flight from Dublin Diverted to French Military Base Following Bomb Threat

An Aer Lingus flight from Dublin to Rome was diverted to a French airbase after a bomb threat, as security concerns rise across Europe.

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November 5, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Paris, France — A passenger aircraft en route from Dublin to Rome was forced to land at a military facility in France on Thursday morning following reports of a bomb threat.

According to the French Prime Minister’s Office, the Airbus A320 was rerouted to the Évreux-Fauville Air Base, located in the Normandy region of northern France.

The incident is part of a broader wave of security concerns affecting the continent, with multiple precautionary landings and security inspections reported throughout the day.

In addition to the Aer Lingus diversion, four other aircraft traveling toward Prague also received threats. These security alerts have impacted travel routes involving France, Belgium, Italy, Bulgaria, and the Czech Republic.

Officials noted that this marks the second time this week that European flights have been targeted by threats, leading to significant disruptions across the region.

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