Two passenger aircraft travelling from London and Brussels have made emergency landings at Sofia Airport in Bulgaria following bomb threats, triggering heightened security measures and aviation alerts. Bulgarian authorities confirmed that both aircraft landed safely, with fighter jets deployed to escort the planes as a precaution.
Following the landings, security teams carried out detailed inspections of both aircraft. Authorities reported that no suspicious objects or explosives were discovered on board, easing immediate concerns over a possible threat to passengers and crew.
The incidents come amid a wider wave of bomb threats targeting more than two dozen European flights, causing disruptions to aviation operations across several countries. The repeated alerts have raised concerns over passenger safety and the security of European air travel.
Investigators are working to identify those responsible for issuing the threats and determine whether the incidents are connected. Authorities have yet to establish a clear link between the separate alerts.
Meanwhile, aviation officials are strengthening security procedures and monitoring further warnings. The emergency landings highlight the continuing challenges faced by European airports as they respond to potential threats while maintaining safe and orderly flight operations.
