EU Monitors Bomb Threats Affecting Aviation Sector

Brussels (ANTARA) - The European Commission said on Tuesday (3 November) that it was closely monitoring reports of bomb threats affecting flights in Europe, but cautioned that it was too early to determine whether the various incidents were connected.

“We are monitoring the situation closely and are in communication with the affected member states,” a European Commission spokesperson said in an email response to Xinhua.

The spokesperson said the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) was also involved.

“Any threat to civilians is unacceptable. Ensuring the safety and security of citizens remains a priority,” the spokesperson said.

The European Commission declined to draw conclusions about any possible links between the reported incidents.

“It is too early to conclude whether the reported incidents are connected. National investigations are ongoing and are the responsibility of the competent authorities,” the spokesperson said.

Around seven passenger flights bound for Poland, Bulgaria, Italy and Spain received bomb threats on Tuesday, prompting security checks and temporarily disrupting airport operations. No explosive devices were found.